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Theophania or Theophania? - What George Babiniotis Answers

Published January 5, 2026, 18:14
Theophania or Theophania? - What George Babiniotis Answers

On the occasion of the celebration of the Epiphany, Professor of Linguistics George Babiniotis answers the timeless question regarding the correct spelling of the word: “Theophania” or “Theophaneia”? The professor explains that the spelling with “-i-” (Theophania) is preferable, as it is connected to the ancient celebration of the Theophania in Delphi. The spelling with “-ei-” (The Theophania) is justified as a statement of the quality of the adjective “theophanes,” but is less suitable for referring to the feast. Babiniotis cites examples of other festivals that follow the same spelling, such as the Pythia and the Isthmia.