In Christianity, the Biblical Magi (/ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/ or /ˈmædʒaɪ/; singular: magus), also known as the Three Wise Men, Three Kings, and Three Magi, are distinguished foreigners who visit Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh in homage to his divinity. While only briefly mentioned in the Bible, they serve a critical role in Christian theology, as their worship of Christ represents the physical manifestation of God to the Gentiles, thus fulfilling messianic prophecies. As such, they are commemorated on the feast day of Epiphany—sometimes called "Three Kings Day"—and commonly appear in the nativity celebrations of Christmas.

The Magi appear solely in the Gospel of Matthew, which states they were "wise men" who came "from the east" to worship the "king of the Jews". No information is provided as to their names, origins, appearance, and exact number, all of which derive from the inferences, legends, or traditions of later Christians. In Western Christianity, they are usually assumed to have been three in number, corresponding with each gift; in Eastern Christianity, especially the Syriac churches, they often number twelve. Likewise, the Magi's social rank is never stated; they were first identified as kings starting from at least the third century, most likely based on interpretations of Old Testament prophecies, and were widely regarded as such among European Christians by the Late Middle Ages. (Full article...)
Attributes: With rich oriental clothes, with presents in front of the crib, one of them with dark skin color
Patronage: Town of Cologne, travelers, pilgrims, furriers, producers of playing cards, against storm and epilepsy
See also: Rafaela Porras Ayllón; Juan de Ribera, Spain; Charles of Sezze; André Bessette, Canada