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Melchior, or Melichior, was purportedly one of the Biblical Magi (along with Caspar and Balthazar) who visited the infant Jesus after he was born. Melchior was often referred to as the oldest member of the Magi. He was traditionally called the King of Persia and brought the gift of gold to Jesus.
Melchior, legendary figure, said to be one of the Magi who paid homage to the infant Jesus. According to Western church tradition, Melchior is often represented as a king of Persia and is usually said to have given the gift of gold to the Christ Child.
In Christianity, the Biblical Magi [a] ( / ˈmeɪdʒaɪ / or / ˈmædʒaɪ /; [1] singular: magus ), also known as the Three Wise Men, Three Kings, and Three Magi, [b] are distinguished foreigners who visit Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh in homage to his birth. [2]
The Magi Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar have a long tradition in the church and are still celebrated today. Discover here below everything about customs and peculiarities.
Dec 17, 2018 · According to legend the Magi/kings went by the names of Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Legend also tells us that there is an older king, the youngest king, and – of course – a black king.
Dec 24, 2018 · Building a backstory. Later tellings of the story identified the magi by name and identified their lands of origin: Melchior hailed from Persia, Gaspar (also called "Caspar" or "Jaspar") from...
In Latin tradition dating from the seventh century, (from a greek manuscript) their names are given as Gaspar (or Caspar/Jasper), Melchior and Balthasar. According to one tradition, the Magi were baptized by the Apostle Thomas, and became bishops. The Church commemorates the Magi as saints; the Eastern feast day of the Magi is December 25.
