Presentation of Christ in the Temple

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Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Сретение Господне в храме). This icon commemorates the carrying of Christ by Mary and Joseph to the temple, the ritual purification of Mary and the redemption of Jesus as the firstborn son in accordance with Mosaic Law (Luke 2:22–39). It's also known as Candlemas, or the Feast of the Purification, as it marks Christ's manifestation as the Savior forty days after His birth.

Being of humble means, an offering of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons was made. The feast is marked by the blessing of candles and processions, symbolizing Christ as the "light to lighten the Gentiles", and is the conclusion to the Nativity/Epiphany cycle of feasts.

4¾"x7", Russia. 1 only.

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