Adoration of the Magi The most famous Adoration of the Magi were those who appear in the story of the Nativity - the birth of Jesus Christ.
Adoration of the Magi The story of the Three Wise Men who played an important part in the story of the Nativity is commonly referred to as the Adoration of the Magi. This is detailed in the Bible in Matthew 2, 1-5; 7-15; 19-23:
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled. And when he had gathered the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. They said, In Bethlehem of Judea.
Then Herod privily called the wise men, and inquired of them what time the star appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Search diligently for the child; and when ye have found him, bring me word, that I may come and worship him also.
The wise men departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it stood over where the child was. They rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
And when they saw the child with Mary his mother, they worshipped him: and they opened their treasures, and presented unto him gifts, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
Adoration of the Magi - The Gifts given by the Magi The Magi presented the baby Jesus with three gifts which were fit for a king.
Gold as a symbol of kingship on earth, symbolizing virtue
Myrrh (an embalming oil) was used as an anointing oil and as a symbol of suffering
Frankincense was used as a perfume, symbolizing prayer and the priesthood
Adoration of the Magi Christmas is celebrated worldwide, throughout the Christian population of approximately 2275 million people, but is also celebrated by many non-Christians as a secular, cultural festival. Customs and traditions are symbolized by familiar biblical stories, such as the Adoration of the Magi, which have come to represent the spirit and meaning of this special time of the year.
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