the Magi
noun
: the three wise men in the Bible who come from the East with gifts for the baby Jesus
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Epiphany celebrates the appearance of the Magi (Wise Men) to the newborn Jesus and marks the end of the liturgical season of Christmas.
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Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Adorning the altar is the Adoration of the Magi, one of many versions painted by the famous Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens.
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Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
By presenting it, the Magi from the East publicly declared their recognition of Jesus' divine nature, honoring him as the new God worthy of worship.
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Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
This early January date, according to some religious traditions, marks the arrival of the Magi (also known as the Three Kings or Wise Men) to meet the baby Jesus.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Adorning the altar is the Adoration of the Magi, one of many versions painted by the famous Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens.
—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
By presenting it, the Magi from the East publicly declared their recognition of Jesus' divine nature, honoring him as the new God worthy of worship.
—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
This early January date, according to some religious traditions, marks the arrival of the Magi (also known as the Three Kings or Wise Men) to meet the baby Jesus.
—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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“The Magi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Magi. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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