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The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Internationally, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord occurs on the 6th of January. In Australia, the feast is celebrated on the first Sunday after New Years Day. The feast celebrates the visitation of the Magi to the infant Jesus.
'The sight of the star filled them with delight, and going into the house they saw the child with his mother Mary, and falling to their knees they did him homage.                                                                                                                                                  (Matthew 2: 10 - 11)
Overview of The Epiphany Pilgrimage

The Epiphany Pilgrimage is a not-for-profit event of the Catholic Parramatta Diocese and an outreach of the Blue Mountains Deanery. The pilgrimage runs over 7 day, coinciding with the Feast of the Epiphany and the journey of the Magi. Those completing the full pilgrimage walk over 110km from Our Lady of the Way Parish, Emu Plains to the Chapel of the Magi, Bell through the beautiful Blue Mountains.  Pilgrims enjoy the hospitality of the 6 mountains' parishes and join with parishioners in daily Mass, Adoration, prayer, catechesis and fellowship. 

The aims of the pilgrimage are threefold. 
  • To facilitate deepened engagement with the Christmas season 
  • To immerse participants in the beauty of God's creation and the simplicity of a walking pilgrimage
  • To provide opportunities for daily prayer, catechesis and fellowship
The Way of the Magi​

Whilst the Epiphany Pilgrimage occurs only once a year (to coincide with the Feast of the Epiphany), it is possible to follow the same pilgrimage route at any time - this route has been named The Way of the Magi. 

​In order to complete The Way of the Magi, pilgrims must begin their journey at Our Lady of the Way Parish in Emu Plains and complete their journey at the Chapel of the Magi at Bell. Whilst pilgrims are encouraged to complete the Way of the Magi by foot and following the bush trails, it is also possible to complete the journey using alternative walking routes as well as by bike, car and even train! The essential requirement of the route is not the mode of transport, but rather, the visitation of each of the six Blue Mountains parishes and the Chapel of the Magi site at Bell. 
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For enquiries please contact 
epiphanypilgrimage@gmail.com
​0478 637 052   |   0423 257 580
We acknowledge the Dharug, Gundungurra and Dharawal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Epiphany Pilgrimage and Season of Creation Camping Trip take place.  We pay respect to their Elders of the past, who have known and maintained a spiritual connection to the land for thousands of years, and give thanks to Elders present and future for their continued commitment to nurturing this sacred land and sharing their knowledge. 
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