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For\u00a0some Christians, celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany means marking the manifestation or appearance of Jesus.\u00a0Western churches emphasize the visit of the wise men to the\u00a0infant Jesus. But Eastern Orthodox churches focus on Jesus\u2019 baptism in the Jordan River.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For many Christians, celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany means marking the appearance of Jesus. In Western churches, the holiday emphasizes the visit of the wise men to the baby Jesus. But Eastern Orthodox churches focus on Jesus\u2019 baptism. 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