presentation of jesus

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.

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