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Melchior, or Melichior, was purportedly one of the Biblical Magi (along with Caspar and Balthazar) who visited the infant Jesus after he was born. Melchior was often referred to as the oldest member of the Magi. He was traditionally called the King of Persia and brought the gift of gold to Jesus.
Melchior, legendary figure, said to be one of the Magi who paid homage to the infant Jesus. According to Western church tradition, Melchior is often represented as a king of Persia and is usually said to have given the gift of gold to the Christ Child.
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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.
Dec 25, 2018 · The magi have the choice of two kings to honour. One is Herod in Jerusalem; the other is Jesus in Bethlehem. It would have been easy for them to be taken in by the trappings of Herod's power and to stay in Jerusalem when they arrived. They knew, though, that their journey was not over.
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. In Western Christianity, this event is celebrated at Epiphany on January 6th.
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Dec 29, 2020 · That’s when many believe the “Magi” or “wise men” or “three kings” arrive to see the newborn baby Jesus. But were these men inspired by any real historical figures?
Bearing gifts for the infant Jesus, the three wise men from the east traversed afar to reach Bethlehem. What do we really know about the magi, who are so central to the traditional telling of the Christmas story?
