Quiz  /  The Meaning of Epiphany Quiz

  • 1. 
    What does Epiphany commemorate?

  • the death of Jesus Christ; the resurrection of Christ; the disciple Thomas doubting Jesus’s return
  • the birth of Jesus Christ
  • the Magi’s visit to Jesus; the baptism of Jesus; and the first miracle of Jesus
  • the angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary; an angel’s appearance to Joseph in a dream

  • 2. 
    Epiphany is one of the three principal and oldest festival days of the Christian church. What are the other two?

  • Lent and Ash Wednesday
  • All Saint’s Day and Advent Sunday
  • Good Friday and Easter
  • Easter and Christmas

  • 3. 
    When do Roman Catholics, Lutherans, and Anglicans observe Epiphany?

  • December 25
  • December 26
  • January 19
  • January 6

  • 4. 
    When do Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate Epiphany?

  • January 6
  • January 19
  • December 25
  • December 26

  • 5. 
    Where did Epiphany originate?

  • the Lutheran church
  • the Eastern Orthodox church
  • the Roman Catholic church
  • the Anglican church

  • 6. 
    Which is not another name for Epiphany?

  • Three King’s Day
  • Ascension
  • Theophany

  • 7. 
    What is the evening preceding Epiphany called in the West?

  • Advent
  • Pentecost
  • Twelfth Night
  • Three King’s Day

  • 8. 
    What is the name of the period between December 25 and January 6, when Epiphany is celebrated in the Western calendar?

  • the Twelve Days of Christmas
  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
  • Lent
  • Advent

  • 9. 
    When children receive small gifts on Epiphany, where do they find the presents?

  • under their pillow
  • under the Christmas tree
  • their shoes
  • in their stocking
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