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The Feast of the Theophany (the Baptism of Jesus) is among the richest meditations in the Christian year. Far from focusing on the simple event of Christ's Baptism, the Feast takes us into the inner meaning of the event - both showing us its link to Christ's Pascha, but also the great connection with the renewal of all creation.
Christ's "burial" in the waters of the Jordan is seen as a foreshadowing of His three-day burial in the earth. His rising from the waters and the descent of the Holy Spirit look towards His resurrection.
The Church gathers at the waters of the world (oceans, rivers, lakes) and recalls Christ's descent into the waters, and in so doing raises up the waters of the world into the blessing of the Kingdom of God.
At St. Anne, we bless the waters of the Clinch River this coming Sunday, January 8, following the Divine Liturgy. Dress warmly and plan to be part of this holy celebration!
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