Did anyone know that the one born of the Virgin was the Messiah, the Savior?
Q351 · Our Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the World
The angels testified of Him when they appeared to the shepherds and urged them to worship Him (Luke 2:8–15).
A great star guided the Magi (St. John Chrysostom says that this was an angel in the form of a star) to come and find Him, preaching as they travelled that they were going to worship the King of the Jews. They offered Him gold as to a King; frankincense as to a heavenly High Priest; and myrrh as to the Crucified One who suffers for the salvation of humanity (Matt. 2:1–12).
The Holy Spirit declared the identity of the child Jesus to Simeon the elder and Anna the prophetess (Luke 2:25–38).
St. John the Baptist testified of Him, saying, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:36).
The Father testified of Him when He was baptized in the River Jordan, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matt. 3:17). He also testified of Him during His transfiguration before three of His disciples (Mark 9).