Epiphany (holiday) men compete to retrieve it for good luck. The "Phota" form the middle of another festive triduum, together with Epiphany Eve, when children sing the Epiphany carols, and the great feast of St. John the Baptist (January 7 and eve), when the numerous Johns and Joans celebrate their name-day. It is a time for sanctification, which in Greece means expiation, purification of the people and protection against the influence of demons. This concept is certainly not strictly Christian, but has roots in ancient worship. In most parts of Greece a ritual called "small sanctification", "Protagiasi" or "Enlightment" is practiced on
Epiphany (Judith Durham album) Epiphany (Judith Durham album) Epiphany is the tenth studio album (eleventh included the co-credit on "Future Road") by Australian recording artist Judith Durham. The album was released in October 2011 and first to be released under Decca Records / Universal Music Australia. In a December 2011 interview with 'Beauty and Lace' Durham said ""Epiphany" is an album of music and lyrics I’ve composed – some in collaboration – on inspirational topics." adding it "would appeal to people who appreciate musical theatre and songs with emotional content and inspirational concepts which have informed me and raised my awareness in the process