EPIPHANY, which in the original Greek signifies appearance or manifestation, as Saint Austin (Augustine) observes, (in Saint Augustine, Sermon 203, column 64, ‘de div.’ – ‘of Various Things’) is a festival principally solemnized in honor of the discovery Jesus Christ made of himself to the Magi, or wise men; who, soon after his birth, by a particular inspiration of Almighty God, came to adore him and bring him presents.