Gaspar, a legendary figure in certain Western Christian traditions, said to have been one of the three Magi who paid homage to the infant Jesus. Gaspar is often represented as a king of India and is …

Caspar (otherwise known as Casper, Gaspar, Kaspar, Jasper, Kasper, [1] and other variations) was one of the 'Three Kings', along with Melchior and Balthazar, representing the wise men or Biblical Magi …

After the feast of St. Francis Xavier he went to Rome to die. He received the last sacraments on December 28, and he died the same day. Various miracles had been worked by St. Gaspar during …

The name Gaspar comes from Persian and means something like "treasure keeper" or "treasurer". Gaspar is often depicted in images as an African with dark skin color and presents myrrh as a gift.

Oct 6, 2024 · Spanish and Portuguese form of Jasper, as well as the Latin form. Name Days?

Caspar, also spelled as Gaspar or Jasper, is often recognized as one of the three wise men, or Magi, who visited the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. While the Bible does not explicitly name any of the Magi, …

There are numerous variations of the names of the Magi in Greek, but the most common variation is for the name Gaspar which in Greek is Γιάσπερος (Iasperos) which is Anglicized as Jasper.

Saint Caspar, also known as Gaspar or Kasper, is celebrated as one of the Three Magi or Wise Men who visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem. While there is limited historical information about him, his role …

St. Gaspar brought devotion to the Blood of Christ out of the sanctuary and into the streets. His preaching was rooted in the saving act of Christ on the cross and so he carried the crucifix close to …

Oct 20, 2023 · Exploring the early years of our founder, St. Gaspar, whose feast day is October 21. If you’ve ever seen an episode of “Downton Abbey,” or watched Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” you …