On this feast, the Church celebrates the manifestation (epiphany) of Christ to the Nations (Gentiles) in the persons of the Magi — also known as the Wise Men or the Three Kings. Click here to learn more on ewtn.com.
Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials are days which are celebrated in commemoration of the sacred mysteries and events recorded in the history of our redemption, in memory of the Virgin Mother of Christ, or of His apostles, martyrs, and saints.
About the image: The Adoration of the Magi (Konungarnas tillbedjan), by Matthias Stom (fl. 1615-1649).