Tuesday 6 January
The Baptism in the Jordan and the showing of the Trinity. A Great Feast, with the blessing of the waters.
Θεοφάνεια & Epiphania Domini
Epiphany 2026
The showing of Christ to the world: in the West the visit of the Magi, in the East his baptism in the Jordan, called Theophany.
In 2026 it falls on Tuesday 6 January in Orthodox (New Calendar), Catholic and Protestant practice, and on Monday 19 January in Orthodox (Old Calendar) practice.
Orthodox churches keep it on the New or the Old Calendar, as each church does.
The date
In each branch
Monday 19 January
The Baptism in the Jordan and the showing of the Trinity. A Great Feast, with the blessing of the waters.
Tuesday 6 January
The manifestation of Christ to the nations, and the coming of the Magi. Kept on the Sunday between 2 and 8 January in many countries.
Tuesday 6 January
The showing of Christ to the Gentiles, and the visit of the Magi.
The season
The days around it
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Monday 5 January · Orthodox
Eve of Theophany
A strict fast day, kept until the Great Blessing of Water.
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Sunday 11 January · Catholic
The Baptism of the Lord
Christ is baptised in the Jordan and the Father's voice is heard. Christmas Time closes and Ordinary Time begins.
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