First Sunday after Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord

Sunday 8th is the first Sunday after Epiphany. 6 January is the 12th day of Christmas, the day when the church celebrates the revelation of God in Christ to the Gentiles, in paticular, the three Magi. The first Sunday after Epiphany celebrates Christ's Baptism at which time the Holy Spirit descended upon him and his Heavenly Father declared "You are my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with you." Jesus is revealed as the eternal Son of God, God's beloved anointed servant.