Great Catholic Prayers

Nunc Dimittis

Le December 15, 2022

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The words of Simeon after meeting Christ during the Presentation in the Temple. This text is used by the Church during Night Prayer, or Compline.

Canticle of Simeon

Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
your word has been fulfilled:
my own eyes have seen the salvation
which you have prepared in the sight of every people:
a light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel.

Cantique de Simeon
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, Giovanni di Paolo (1398-1482), MET, NYC, USA. ©Public Domain

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