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In Christianity, the Biblical Magi (/ ˈ m eɪ dʒ aɪ / or / ˈ m æ dʒ aɪ /; singular: magus), also known as the Three Wise Men, Three Kings, and Three Magi, are distinguished foreigners who visit Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh in homage to his birth.
Jan 6, 2021 · Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the feast of the Epiphany in St. Below is the text of Pope Francis' homily, delivered on Jan. 6, 2021, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. To receive these...
Jun 21, 2024 · Magi, in Christian tradition, the noble pilgrims “from the East” who followed a miraculous guiding star to Bethlehem, where they paid homage to the infant Jesus as king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1–12).
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The Magi and the Spiritual Journey. For Epiphany Sunday, we hear the marvelous story from the Gospel of Matthew in which the Magi journey to see the Christ child. This scene has beguiled artists, poets, and preachers for centuries.
e. The Epiphany season, also known as Epiphanytide or the time of Sundays after Epiphany, is a liturgical period, celebrated by many Christian Churches, which immediately follows the Christmas season. It begins on Epiphany Day, and ends at various points (such as Candlemas) as defined by those denominations.
The Magi Visit the Messiah - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the ...
Dec 16, 2021 · The magi are called upon by King Herod to find out details about Christ, and their avoidance of the king on their return journey helps to protect the Holy Family, even at the cost of potentially...
