St Simeon Senex was the righteous and devout man in Israel who, in Luke 2:25, picked up the Infant Jesus and gave the blessing known as the Nunc dimittis.
We celebrate his feast day on October 8 every year in the Catholic Church.
| St Simeon Senex Biography | |
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| Date of Birth | 1st Century BC |
| Country of Birth | Israel |
| Place of Work | Israel |
| Place of Death | Israel |
| Feast Day | October 8 |
| Canonization | Pre-congregation |
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St Simeon Senex History
St Simeon Senex was the man in Luke 2:25, who picked up the Infant Jesus and gave the blessing known as the Nunc dimittis. Below is the Bible passage;
25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord.
27 He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him,
28 he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:
29 “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word,
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which you prepared in sight of all the peoples,
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.”
33 The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him;
34 and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted
35 (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
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