The Presentation of Jesus (often also called "the presentation at the temple") is an event in the early life of Jesus Christ.

The following iconography is associated with this event:

• Mary, Mother of Jesus giving the Christ Child to Simeon The God Receiver.
• An old woman (Anna the Prophetess) praying.
• A pair of turtledoves, normally held by Saint Joseph.
• A ciborium, often domed.

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Further Reading

• Luke 2:22-40, where this event occurs: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Luke#2:22
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presentation_of_Jesus

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