It commemorates the Theophany, or the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. The celebration of the Feast of Theophany dates far back in Orthodox history, Hyatt said. “It’s a very ancient feast ...

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we celebrate a day that is called by many names: the Baptism of our Lord, Theophany, and it is also called Illumining. We ...