For millions of Christians in the world, January 6 commemorates the Feast Day of Epiphany, an ancient tradition dating back to the second century. On this day, Western Christians focus their celebrations on the Wise Men's visit to Jesus, as described in Matthew 2:1-2, "wise men from the East came to Jerusalem . . . 'we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage'" (NRSV). The celebration of Epiphany in Orthodox traditions—sometimes also called Theophany—centers on the baptis

Today is January 7: We celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord The feast of the epiphany is usually celebrated on January 6. In the US, it is celebrated on the Sunday nearest to January 6. The feast originates from a story unique to the gospel of Matthew (2:1-12). The Magi, or Wise Men, come from the East to offer homage to the newborn King, presenting him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In Queen of All Saints basilica, we find the Magi in the Mother’s Chapel, which is located to the rig