The Feast of Epiphany in the Western tradition is an extravaganza of themes. On the feast day itself, January 6, it’s true that the primary theme is that of the visit of the magi to the Christ child. But in the various antiphons and hymns of that day, it’s linked to its octave day (8 days later) and the Sunday following its octave. On those days, the themes of Christ’s baptism in the Jordan and of his first miracle at the wedding in Cana are observed, respectively. While these themes get their due attention individually on their own days, they all stay linked together through at least some of the language in each of their liturgies.
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