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Baptism of the Lord
Also called: Feast of the Baptism of Christ
Sunday after January 6 (or January 13 if Epiphany is celebrated on Jan 6)
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The feast marking the end of the Christmas season in the Roman Rite, commemorating Jesus's baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13–17). The event revealed the Trinity — the voice of the Father ("This is my beloved Son") and the descent of the Holy Spirit as a dove.
In Eastern Christianity, the baptism of Christ is the central event commemorated at Theophany (January 6). It usually falls on or around Sunday after January 6 (or January 13 if Epiphany is celebrated on Jan 6).
It is especially important in Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist traditions. Explore pilgrimage holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- feast
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- Global
- Themes
- Life of Christ, Trinity
- Liturgical colour
- White
Common questions
Baptism of the Lord is observed on Sunday after January 6 (or January 13 if Epiphany is celebrated on Jan 6). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The feast marking the end of the Christmas season in the Roman Rite, commemorating Jesus's baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13–17). The event revealed the Trinity — the voice of the Father ("This is my beloved Son") and the descent of the Holy Spirit as a dove. In Eastern Christianity, the baptism of Christ is the central event commemorated at Theophany (January 6). Catho
It is associated with Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist. It falls in the Christmas, Epiphany season of the liturgical year.