Epiphany
Epiphany is ‘a showing’. It is associated with light, with the idea of being illuminated with an astonishing truth which changes life for ever.
First, Jesus is recognised as a King and worshipped by the Magi, who follow the light of a star to his dwelling place. Second, Jesus is himself baptised in the river Jordan and the ‘heavens tear apart’ as he is recognised by God himself as his Son, the Beloved. Third, at the wedding in Cana, Galilee, Jesus shows his abundant and generous power, changing water into wine at the wedding feast to which he comes as a guest.
A Prayer for the Season
We honour this holy day,
adorned with three miracles:
today the star led the Magi to the manger;
today water was turned into wine for the wedding:
Today Christ desired to be baptised in the Jordan,
that he might save us all.
This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Alleluia.
Worship, Prayer and Christian Formation at Ely Cathedral
View our Advent, Christmas and Epiphany bookletServices
Sunday 5 January, 10.30am
Sung Eucharist for Epiphany
The Eucharist for Epiphany focusses particularly on the coming of the Magi, the wise men, following a star to offer their homage to the infant Jesus.
Sunday 26 January, 4pm
Epiphanytide Procession
This processional service is based around the three miracles of Epiphany: the wedding at Cana, the coming of the Magi and the baptism of Jesus. Its fine carols and hymns, like its dynamic liturgy, ponder the themes of divine manifestation and human transformation.
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