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[anastpaul]

Saint of the Day - 8 October - St Simeon

Saint of the Day – 8 October – St Simeon

Saint of the Day – 8 October – St Simeon – also known as Holy Simeon, St Simeon the Prophet, Symeon and Simeon Senex – senex means “the old man” and St Simeon the Elder, was present when Jesus was brought into the temple as an infant – celebrated as the feast of the Presentation – the Presentation is celebrated on 2 February and is the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary.

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[deborahdeshoftim5779]

Alexander Kastalsky’s (1826- 1926) setting of “Now Lettest Thou” (Nunc Dimittis), performed by the festive choir of the Nikolo-Perevinsky Monastery. 

Kastalsky was famous for his settings of Russian Orthodox Church music and was also a musicologist. 

[deborahdeshoftim5779]

An incredible performance of Nunc Dimittis, composed by Paul Smith and sung by VOCES8. Nunc Dimittis comes from the New Testament, in which Simeon says “Now lettest thou my soul depart in peace” after seeing Jesus. 

[naanandmarzipan]

I love the Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:29-32), especially at Christmas! “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace...” . Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and yours, and wishes for a blessed 2018. . #nuncdimittis #christmas

[fly-with-no-hope-no-fear]

One of the most perfect views: a sign of God’s promise, my favorite place on campus reaching into a cotton candy sky, and a light ready to shine in the darkness. #NuncDimittis #RespectTheNest #TheHilltop

[rcph84-blog]

Prayers before bed: #Compline #BenedictineDailyPrayer V. O God, come to my assistance R. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. #Psalm4 #NuncDimittis #MarianAntiphon #AveReginaCaelorum #instagay (at Casa Pinkas-Hernandez)

[fly-with-no-hope-no-fear]

#NuncDimittis #RespectTheNest

[soulcomposting-blog]

Lord, now you let your servant go in peace; Your word has been fulfilled. My eyes have seen the salvation You have prepared in the sight of every people, A light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people, Israel.

Nunc dimittis/Canticle of Simeon from Compline

Lectio, 2 February 2012 - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (and Candlemas)