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Nothing in scripture nor in tradition gives us a time or date of the arrival of the Wise Men. It may have occurred anywhere from a day or two to a year or more after Christ was born. If the original appearance of the star of the Magi occurred at the time of Our Lord's birth, it would have taken the Wise Men at least a year to travel the 1000 to 1200 miles from Persia to Jerusalem by camel, not including preparation time. When Herod learned he had been deceived by the Wise Men and they had not returned to him with the child's location, he ordered the massacre of all male children in Bethlehem under the age of two. We can then surmise that Jesus was probably at least a year old but less than two years old when the Magi visited. However, if the star appeared before Our Lord's birth so as to allow for travel time of the Magi, then they could have arrived shortly after the birth occurred.
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What is Jan 6th in Catholic religion?
It is called the Epiphany. It marks the arrival of the three wise men and also the end of Christmas.
Where in the bible says what age was Jesus when the three wise men arrived to pay him homage?
It doesn't say.
In Catholic religion what does Epiphany mean?
It is the feast celebrating the coming of the wise men. They were the first Gentiles to see and to worship Christ. The word itself means "manifestation," because it was the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.
Did the three wise men arrive in Bethlehem at the same time?
no they arrived each one 1 hour later
What group of priests were the 3 wise men from?
The 3 Wise Men are considered to have been Magi - a tribe from Iran which served the people of their region. They later merged into the Zoroastrian religion.
Religious communities for men were called?
In the Catholic religion they are called Monasteries.
What is one thing that all wise men regardless of their religion or affiliation agree is between right and wrong?
One common belief among wise individuals from various religions and backgrounds is the concept of empathy. They agree that understanding and feeling compassion towards others is crucial in distinguishing between right and wrong actions. Empathy allows one to consider the impact of their choices on others and to make more ethical decisions.
Why didn't the wise men kill Jesus?
The wise men had for years been watching the stars and watching the signs. Back then, astrology was a science, and the wise men knew that Jesus was important. Besides, why would they kill a helpless child? There is no suggestion in the Christmas story that the wise men wanted to kill Jesus. The wise men were believed to have been of the religion known as Zoroastrianism. This religion involved the careful study of the stars as a science, but one that offered real insight. These men knelt in worship of Jesus. It is important to remember that the Gospel of Matthew actually states that states that the wise men (Magi, or kings) came from the east to worship the Christ was how born King of the Jews. There would have been absolutely no reason to kill him.
Who was involved in the nativity?
The Christmas nativity is the manger in which Jesus was born, and Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Some nativities include shepherds and three wise men (though the wise men were not at the manger, but arrived much later, and the number is not mentioned in the Bible). Many have animals, such as cows and sheep.
how were the Aztecs and catholic religion of the Spanish different?
.Catholic AnswerThe Aztec religion was a pagan religion with no regard for human life, sacrificing men, women, and children to their "gods". The Catholic religion was established by God, Incarnate in His Son, in order for people to love Him by taking up their crosses daily, bearing the burdens of life, and respecting others, as they are a image of God.
When did the wisemen visit the Christ child?
the wise men arrived 3 years after Jesus was born. Nativity scenes make it look like they arrived at the birth, when in fact Jesus was a toddler when they arrived. Their arrival is celebrated January 6th.well, the celebration on January 6th is not fixed. the celebration occurs every first Sunday of January.
Who is the favorite wise men of the three wise men?
gold
