epiphany

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/ɪˈpɪfəni/

the event of manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Magi

Christians celebrate Epiphany on January 6th, commemorating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.
In some cultures, Epiphany is a time for special feasts and traditions, marking the end of the Christmas season.
Epiphany marks the revelation of Jesus as the Savior not only to the Jewish people but also to the Gentiles, symbolized by the Magi.
Many Christian traditions observe Epiphany with special church services, processions, and the blessing of homes and chalk for the Epiphany house blessing.
Epiphany is a time for believers to reflect on the universal nature of Christ's mission and to seek the presence of God in their own lives, as the Magi sought and found the Christ child.

a manifestation or appearance of a divine being

Many religious texts describe the epiphany of gods in human form.
The cathedral's stained glass windows depicted the epiphany of the Holy Spirit.
Pilgrims traveled to the shrine to honor the epiphany of their deity.
The festival celebrates the epiphany of a divine figure among mortals.
Artists often try to capture the awe of an epiphany in their sacred paintings.

Synonyms:

a moment in which one comes to a sudden realization

She had an epiphany about her true calling while on a quiet walk.
The artist had an epiphany and suddenly understood the direction of her work.
he epiphany led him to make a major decision that changed the course of his life.
In the middle of the conversation, she had an epiphany and knew exactly what to do.
During the meeting, he experienced an epiphany that changed his approach to the project.