The Gifts of the Magi are gold reliquaries in the shape of small geometric basket-like shapes with handles. The gold reliquaries in which the fragrant myrrh and the incense have been enclosed together have been made with a delicate filigree decoration, and the 'handle' of each basket is made of 'beads' . They are kept in ornate embossed silver and gold reliquaries in the cathedral of the Monastery; sometimes they are exhibited to pilgrims, or occasionally they are lent to other churches outside Mt Athos for purposes of bestowing special blessings or for veneration.
