Posted on 01/06/2016 4:25:59 AM PST by cll
TODAY marks the official end to the Christmas season as Christians across the world celebrate the feast of the Epiphany.
The celebration falls on the 12th day of Christmas and marks the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist.
Pope Francis will today hold the annual Holy Mass for the Epiphany in St Peter's Basilica in Rome marking a celebration that was first observed by western Christians in the 4th century.
The Epiphany also marks the visit of the three Wise Men to baby Jesus.
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