Epiphany Home Blessing

The 12th day of Christmas, commemorates the visit of the three magi, or wise men to the baby Jesus, known as the Epiphany. The magi famously gifted the baby Jesus: Gold, frankincense and myrrh; symbolizing his royalty, divinity and humanity. The star of Bethlehem, lead the magi to the baby, whom they worshiped and adored (see Visit of the Magi,  Matthew 2:1-12).

A lovely custom for this day, is to chalk your door and have your home blessed by your priest or husband.

Epiphany Home Blessing/ Chalking of The Door

Chalking of the Door: Your husband can write the following with chalk over the front door of your house:

20 * C ✝️ M ✝️ B ✝️ YY 

• The star signifies the star of Bethlehem;
• The three crosses signify the trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
• The 20 and YY signify the year, so 2023 would be: 20*C✝️M✝️B✝️23

Home Blessing: Your husband can recite the Latin home blessing: “Christus mansionem benedicat.”

“May Christ bless this house.” 

An alternate interpretation of the C, M, B, is the initials for the three magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar.