Скачать или смотреть The Massacre of the Infants in Bethlehem by King Herod and His Horrific Demise.

King Herod, known for his cruelty, learned of the birth of the "King of the Jews" from the Magi, wise men from the East, who followed a star that led them to Jerusalem. Anxious about his power, Herod asked the chief priests and scribes to inform him about the prophecies concerning the birth of the Messiah. The religious leaders, seizing the opportunity, not only referred him to the prophet Micah, who had prophesied Bethlehem as the birthplace of Christ, but also appeared willing to contribute to the infant's annihilation. This reveals their infidelity and their intention to maintain their power, seeing Christ as a threat to their interests.

Herod, convinced by this information, ordered the Magi to return and reveal to him where the infant was, so that he could supposedly worship him as well. When the Magi, warned by a dream, avoided returning, Herod became enraged. He ordered the slaughter of all male infants in Bethlehem and the surrounding areas aged two years and under. His fear of the Infant-King was so great that he did not hesitate to shed the blood of innocent children. This act of his fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah: "A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and much lamentation. Rachel weeping for her children" (Matt. 2:18).

However, the divine plan was not thwarted. An angel warned Joseph, who took the divine Infant and His Virgin Mother and fled to Egypt, saving Christ from Herod's rage. The slaughter of the innocents became the beginning of the holy martyrs who were sacrificed for Christ.

Herod's life ended in a horrific manner. While he was planning new murders, even that of his son Antipater, he was afflicted with a terrible disease. His body began to rot, full of sores and worms, and he suffered unbearable pains. His death, interpreted as divine punishment, brought no relief, as he passed into eternal damnation, sowing terror until his last breath, tormenting all his opponents and killing his son Antipater.

Within this ironic ending, echoes the wise voice of Pope Leo the Great: "Herod, you are troubled with idle fear. Your kingdom would not contain Christ; nor can the Lord of the world be confined within the narrow limits of the power of your scepter. He whom you do not wish to reign in Judea, already reigns everywhere."

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