Behold
this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in
Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; And thy own soul
a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be
revealed.
– Saint
Simeon Senex from Luke: 2: 34-35
Saint
Simeon
Senex:
The
man who, in Luke 2, picked up the Infant Jesus and gave the blessing
known as the Nunc dimittis.
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