Who Were the Three Kings?

And the mystery of Christianity...

Each January, Christians around the world celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, which commemorates the visit of the Magi (the “Three Wise Men”) to Baby Jesus. Epiphany, derived from the Greek epiphaneia, means “appearance” or “manifestation” — a fitting term for a celebration of divine revelation.

The Magi’s story is rich with symbolism and meaning. As figures from distant lands following a star, they represent humanity’s search for truth, and the recognition of Christ’s Incarnation as both the start and end point of that quest.

But who exactly were these mysterious travelers, and what do they reveal about the nature of religious searching — and Christianity itself?