Wise Men

The Wise Men, also known as the Magi, were a group of ancient Gentile astrologers and scholars who traveled from the East to pay homage to the newborn Jesus. They are mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew and are believed to have been from the region of ancient Southern Babylonia. The exact number of Wise Men is unknown, but it is believed to have been a small group of men who were skilled in astronomy and mathematics. They are known for their generosity and their willingness to travel long distances to worship the Christ child.