The Presentation of Christ in the Temple — Simeon receiving the infant Jesus

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The Meeting of the Lord (Presentation)

Ὑπαπαντή τοῦ Κυρίου

Feasts
15th century
Russian

Celebrated: February 2

About This Icon

The infant Christ is brought to the Temple by Mary and Joseph, where the aged Simeon receives him and proclaims him 'a light to lighten the Gentiles.' The prophetess Anna also gives thanks. Simeon's arms reach out to receive the Child — the meeting of the Old Testament and the New.

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