Epiphany

From the visit of the Magi to the eve of Lent: the showing of Christ to the world.

The colour

Green is the colour of the two long ordinary stretches — growth, and the ordinary faithfulness of most of the year. White is festal — Christmas, Easter, and the feasts of the Lord. Many parishes use gold on the greatest of them. Colours in Epiphany: green, white.

What changes in the service

The full festal shape: Gloria, Creed, and the seasonal acclamations.

SundayHQ calls this the festal shape. Applying it does not disturb your parish's own texts — it includes or omits the seasonal parts and leaves everything else where you put it.

Epiphany in Year A

The Baptism of Christ (First Sunday of Epiphany)Matthew 3:13-17 Second Sunday of EpiphanyJohn 1:29-42 Third Sunday of EpiphanyMatthew 4:12-23 Fourth Sunday of EpiphanyMatthew 5:1-12

Epiphany in Year B

The Baptism of Christ (First Sunday of Epiphany)Mark 1:4-11 Second Sunday of EpiphanyJohn 1:43-51 Third Sunday of EpiphanyMark 1:14-20 Fourth Sunday of EpiphanyMark 1:21-28

Epiphany in Year C

The Baptism of Christ (First Sunday of Epiphany)Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Second Sunday of EpiphanyJohn 2:1-11 Third Sunday of EpiphanyLuke 4:14-21 Fourth Sunday of EpiphanyLuke 4:21-30

Questions

What colour is used in Epiphany?

Green, white. Green is the colour of the two long ordinary stretches — growth, and the ordinary faithfulness of most of the year. White is festal — Christmas, Easter, and the feasts of the Lord. Many parishes use gold on the greatest of them.

What changes in the service during Epiphany?