Ammianus Marcellinus, Res Gestae, John C. Rolfe (Translator), 21.2.5

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[5] And in order temporarily to conceal this, on the day of the festival which the Christians celebrate in the month of January and call the Epiphany,¹ he went to their church, and departed after offering a prayer to their deity in the usual manner.

Res Gestae. Ammianus Marcellinus. John C. Rolfe (Translator). Cambridge, MA. 1935-1940.

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History (English) (Ammianus Marcellinus. Ammianus Marcellinus, with an English translation, Vols. I-III. Rolfe, John C., translator. Cambridge, MA; London: Harvard University Press; W. Heinemann, 1935-1940 (printing).)

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Res Gestae Perseus (Ammianus Marcellinus. Ammianus Marcellinus, with an English translation, Vols. I-III. Rolfe, John C., editor. Cambridge, MA; London: Harvard University Press; W. Heinemann, 1935-1940 (printing).) — 21.2.5 focus

[5] Et ut haec interim celarentur, feriarum die, quem celebrantes mense Ianuario Christiani Epiphania dictitant, progressus in eorum ecclesiam, sollemniter numine orato discessit.

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1. It was celebrated on January 6th, to commemorate the appearance of Christ to the magi who came from the East with gifts. The Orientals for a long time believed that it was the date of His birth and baptism.

Ammianus Marcellinus Res Gestae 21.2.5

John C. Rolfe (Translator)

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