theophany

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A manifestation of a deity to a person.
name
  1. Any of various specific theophanies.
  2. One of the Great Feasts of the Eastern Orthodox Church, commemorating the revelation of Jesus' divinity, especially in his baptism by John the Baptist.

Pronunciation

/θiːˈɒfəni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-theophany.wav

Word forms

theophany theophanies the Theophany

Etymology

From Late Latin theophania, corresponding to theo- + -phany, from θεός (theós, “God”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, appear”).

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