The Baptism of Christ (Η Βάπτισις του Χριστού)

The Baptism of Christ (Η Βάπτισις του Χριστού – Θεοφάνεια)

This icon represents one of the most important feasts of the Christian Church, known as Theophany or Epiphany, celebrated on January 6. It commemorates the moment when Christ was baptized in the River Jordan by St. John the Baptist, and the Holy Trinity was revealed to the world.

The Baptism of Christ is also called Theophany (Θεοφάνεια) because it is the moment when the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—was revealed together. It teaches about renewal, purification, and the divine mission of Christ.

This icon is traditionally used in homes and churches as a reminder of one’s own baptism and the sanctification of all creation through Christ’s baptism.