Theophany NoteCards

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January 6th Troparion (Tone 4)
Make ready, O Zebulon and prepare thyself, Nephthali. River Jordan, stop flowing and leap for joy at the Lord's coming for Baptism. Rejoice, O Adam, with our first mother; hide not yourself as in Paradise of old. For seeing us naked He has appeared, to clothe us with our first garment. Christ has appeared, to renew the whole of creation.

Theophany means the "Manifestation of God." Jesus' Baptism by St. John the Forerunner in the Jordan was the beginning of His public ministry. All three Persons of the Trinity were shown forth at one time and place: the Father testified from on high to the divine Sonship of Jesus; the Son received His Father's testimony; the Holy Spirit was seen in the form of a dove descending from the Father and resting upon the Son. Personification of the Sea and the Jordan are seen in the water, recalling the words of Psalm 113: "The sea saw it and fled; Jordan was driven back." Theophany is known as "Epiphany" and the 12th Day of Christmas in western traditions.

This painting was done by John Carpenter of Radnor, Pennsylvania, at Theophany 2001. John was 8 years old at the time.

The note cards are 4-5/8" x 6-1/4" and come with corresponding envelopes. They are blank inside and have the text above on the back. Single cards, mix & match, are $1 each. $9 in packs of 10.

Order #nc-004