Epiphany

The word Epiphany is from a Greek word that means literally "coming to light," or "shining forth."

bethquick.com 2010

Epiphany comes from a Greek word that means 'to show', meaning the time when Jesus was revealed to the world.

BBC (UK) Homepage main promotional content 2009

Epiphany comes from a Greek word that means 'to show', meaning the time when Jesus was revealed to the world.

BBC (UK) Homepage main promotional content 2009

"Epiphany" is pretty extravagantly lovely for a hymn; check out those strong-beat double non-harmonic tones in the third bar, like cheese melting onto the sirloin burger of subdominant substitutions.

Archive 2009-01-01 Matthew Guerrieri 2009

Here's what I mean: in spite of being well within reasonable range for a decent SATB choir, "Epiphany" is simultaneously too high and too low to get into hymnals.

Archive 2009-01-01 Matthew Guerrieri 2009

"Epiphany" is pretty extravagantly lovely for a hymn; check out those strong-beat double non-harmonic tones in the third bar, like cheese melting onto the sirloin burger of subdominant substitutions.

Star Search Matthew Guerrieri 2009

Here's what I mean: in spite of being well within reasonable range for a decent SATB choir, "Epiphany" is simultaneously too high and too low to get into hymnals.

Star Search Matthew Guerrieri 2009

I have to admit, the fatal flaw in my recurring plans to try to space out the gift giving to Epiphany is my burning desire to get my bedroom closet clear of gift detritus!

Abundance out of Simplicity regina doman 2008

And the Wise Men, who came afterwards with presents from the East, being led to Bethlehem by the appearance of the miraculous star, may also be regarded as taking part in the first celebration of the Nativity, for the name Epiphany (now used to commemorate the manifestation of the Saviour) did not come into use till long afterwards, and when it was first adopted among the

Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries William Francis Dawson

Owing no doubt to the vagueness of the name Epiphany, very different manifestations of Christ's glory and Divinity were celebrated in this feast quite early in its history, especially the Baptism, the miracle at Cana, the Nativity, and the visit of the Magi.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913