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Yes, they are considered to be saints. Legend and tradition says that they converted to Christianity. Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar are memorialized on January 6. Relics said to be those of the Magi are held in the Cologne Cathedral

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Why was there only 3 wise men?

The Bible does not specify the number of wise men who visited Jesus. The idea that there were three comes from the three gifts they presented: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. However, there could have been more wise men in the group.


Which Wise man brought frankincense?

The Bible does not list which of the wise men brought which gift. The three gifts they brought were frankincense, gold, myrrh.


What are the wise men's steeds?

The wise men are often depicted riding on camels in the traditional Christian nativity story. These camels are believed to have carried the three wise men to visit baby Jesus after following the star.


Did anyone else give gifts to baby Jesus?

According to the biblical account, the three wise men from the East brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus. These gifts are often interpreted to symbolize Jesus' kingship, divinity, and eventual sacrifice.


How old was Jesus when the three wise men visited him Who else visited Jesus alone with the wise men at the home of Mary and Joseph Where is it found in scripture?

Matthew 2:1-12 Though it doesn't specify the number of wise men who visited, nor the age of Jesus (it is assumed he was between the ages of newborn to 2 years of age, depending on with whom you speak.) It is assumed from the three gifts, gold, frankinscence and myhrr, that there were three Magi (wise men; magicians?), in later traditions called kings, and even given names. **It should be noted that they first approached Herod, who then ordered the deaths of all infants under the age of three.

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Who is the favorite wise men of the three wise men?

gold


Which of the three wise men came from France?

There were no wise men came from France , it is said all three wise men came from the east.


The name of one of the three wise men?

The Three Wise Men were - according to tradition - Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar.


What were the oils given to baby by three wise men?

There were no oils given at all by any of the three wise men.


Who followed the star of Bethlehem?

The three wise men, "The Magi".According to Christianity, the three wise men followed the star to Bethlehem. The three wise men traveled to witness the birth of the boy called the son of God.


What are the release dates for The Three Wise Men - 1913?

The Three Wise Men - 1913 was released on: USA: 5 February 1913


What are the release dates for The Three Wise Men - 1916?

The Three Wise Men - 1916 was released on: USA: 17 April 1916


What were the three gifts given to Jesus by the wise men?

The three gifts given to Jesus by the wise men were gold, frankincense, and myrrh.


What were the three gifts presented to Jesus by the wise men?

The three gifts presented to Jesus by the wise men were gold, frankincense, and myrrh.


Why do you refer to the wise men as three?

Because the term "three wise men" or "the three magi" refers to the three wise men (or kings) mentioned in the Holy Bible as having come from the Orient to Bethlehem to see Jesus, and to pay him homage.Another answer:Scripture only specifies "three" regarding the gifts the wise men presented. The account in Matthew 2:1-16 never says how many MEN there were.


What did the three wise men bring to baby je sus?

The three wise men brought gold, myrrh and frankincense for the baby Jesus.


The wise men's guide?

The guide for the three wise men were the pillar of cloud in the day and the star at night.