Biblical Magi

Also known as The biblical magi, The Three Magi, The three wise men, 3 Kings, Three Kings, The 3 wise men, 3 magi, The 3 magi

group of distinguished foreigners who visited Jesus after his birth

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The Biblical Magi were a group of distinguished foreigners who visited Jesus after his birth, as described in the Gospel of Matthew. They are traditionally remembered as wise men who brought gifts to the infant Jesus, and their visit has become a central part of Christian nativity traditions and Christmas celebrations.

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The Three Magi, Byzantine mosaic, c. 565, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy (restored during the 19th century). As here, Byzantine art usually depicts the Magi in Persian clothing, which includes breeches, capes, and Phrygian caps.

In Christianity, the Biblical Magi (/ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/ MAY-jy or /ˈmædʒaɪ/ MAJ-eye; 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 Western Christianity, they are commemorated on the feast day of Epiphany—sometimes called "Three Kings Day"—and commonly appear in the nativity celebrations of Christmas; in Eastern Christianity, they are commemorated on Christmas day.