Definition and Usage of Epiphany
January 6 church festival commemorating Magi's first appearance of Christ. Also refers to Christ's baptism in Eastern Church
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January 6 church festival commemorating Magi's first appearance of Christ. Also refers to Christ's baptism in Eastern Church
New Year celebrated December 31-January 1 with family feasts and clock strikes. Orthodox Christmas (January 7) commemorates Jesus' birth with meat fasting. Easter (varied dates) marks Jesus' resurrection with church processions. Victory Day (May 9) commemorates WWII victory with parades and fireworks
Vatican was originally a small hill on Tiber river bank. Area became site of Christian martyrdom, including St. Peter. Agrippina drained marshy area and built gardens between 14 BC-33 AD
Born around AD 260, became bishop of Caesarea in early fourth century. Close friend of Pamphilius, founder of Caesarea's major library. Participated in First Council of Nicea, forming basis of Nicene Creed. Died around 339, possibly at Caesarea
Corrector derives from Latin "corrigere" meaning "to make straight". Office first appeared during Trajan's Principate for provincial administrators. Correctores held senatorial rank of vir clarissimus. Office extended to Greek East, Italy, and several provinces
Kali Yuga is the fourth and shortest of four world ages in Hinduism. It means "age of darkness" or "age of vice". Each yuga decreases in length by one-fourth (25%). Kali Yuga lasts 432,000 years (1,200 divine years)