Happy Epiphany 2025! Discover the best greetings for the celebration through beautiful cards and images.

On Sunday, January 19, according to the old calendar, Orthodox Christians and Greek Catholics celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. This event is one of the 12 major feasts of Christianity. According to the New Julian calendar, The Baptism is celebrated on January 6.

Today, believers commemorate the event of the baptism of 30-year-old Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, performed by John the Baptist. During this ritual, an angel descended to earth in the form of a white dove, affirming Jesus' divine origin. It is no coincidence that the holiday is also referred to as Epiphany.

On the day of the Baptism, solemn services are held in churches where water is consecrated. Baptismal water is typically kept for a year, as it is believed to retain its healing properties throughout this period. Christians use the holy water for healing and for blessing their homes.

Ukrainian believers congratulate each other on the Baptism of the Lord, or Epiphany. On this day, it is customary to send warm words and cards to family and close friends. "Telegraph" has prepared original images for the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord on January 6.

Did you know, is it correct to call it "Vodokhreshcha" in Ukrainian? "Telegraph" looked into the names of the church holiday.