Simeon
detail from Presentation of Christ in the Temple

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1927 Two-light window. Mary kneels holding the Christ-child with Anna in the left-hand light, while Simeon stands in the right-hand light, preparing for the circumcision. technique: stained glass firm/studio: Burlison & Grylls Church of St Cewydd and St Peter, Steynton, Pembrokeshire south wall of the chancel Text: 'Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.' (Luke 2: 29). Given in memory of Ebenezer Humphrey-Jones (died 1926), and dedicated in 1927. He had been vicar of the parish 1880–1900, and then rector of Lydiard-Tregoze, Swindon, 1900–14.  (ObjectID=5457 ImageID=10678) Original File Name=Steynton_DSC0719-71C.jpg

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• presentation of the Christ-child in the temple, usually Simeon and Anna present  [Luke 2:22-39]

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