Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
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The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple is a major Christian celebration commemorating the infant Jesus being brought to the Jerusalem Temple, where he was recognized as the Messiah by Simeon and Anna.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple Context triple: [Great Feast in Eastern Christianity, includes, Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple]
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Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple
The Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple is a major Eastern Christian celebration commemorating the presentation of the Virgin Mary as a child in the Jerusalem Temple, highlighting her dedication to God and preparation to become the Mother of Christ.
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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is a Christian liturgical celebration, observed at the end of the Christmas season, that honors Jesus’ public revelation and the beginning of his ministry.
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Nativity of Christ
The Nativity of Christ is the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus, commemorating God’s incarnation as a human being in Bethlehem.
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Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a major Christian liturgical celebration commemorating the discovery and veneration of the True Cross and honoring the saving power of Christ’s crucifixion.
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Feast of the Theophany
The Feast of the Theophany is a major Christian celebration, especially in Eastern traditions, commemorating the revelation of the Holy Trinity at the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple Target entity description: The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple is a major Christian celebration commemorating the infant Jesus being brought to the Jerusalem Temple, where he was recognized as the Messiah by Simeon and Anna.
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A.
Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple
The Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple is a major Eastern Christian celebration commemorating the presentation of the Virgin Mary as a child in the Jerusalem Temple, highlighting her dedication to God and preparation to become the Mother of Christ.
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B.
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is a Christian liturgical celebration, observed at the end of the Christmas season, that honors Jesus’ public revelation and the beginning of his ministry.
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C.
Nativity of Christ
The Nativity of Christ is the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus, commemorating God’s incarnation as a human being in Bethlehem.
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D.
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a major Christian liturgical celebration commemorating the discovery and veneration of the True Cross and honoring the saving power of Christ’s crucifixion.
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E.
Feast of the Theophany
The Feast of the Theophany is a major Christian celebration, especially in Eastern traditions, commemorating the revelation of the Holy Trinity at the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
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| instanceOf |
Christian feast
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Christological feast ⓘ Marian feast ⓘ liturgical feast ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Candlemas
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Feast of the Meeting of the Lord ⓘ Feast of the Presentation of the Lord ⓘ Hypapante ⓘ |
| associatedDevotion |
blessing of candles
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procession with lighted candles ⓘ |
| associatedWithBiblicalPassage | Luke 2:22–40 ⓘ |
| associatedWithFigure |
Simeon the God-receiver
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prophetess Anna, daughter of Phanuel ⓘ |
| celebratedBy |
Anglican Communion
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Eastern Orthodox Church ⓘ
linked to:
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Lutheran Churches ⓘ
linked to:
Lutheranism
Oriental Orthodox Churches ⓘ
linked to:
Oriental Orthodoxy
Roman Catholic Church ⓘ
linked to:
Roman Catholicism
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| celebratedOn | 2 February ⓘ |
| commemoratesEvent |
encounter of Jesus with Simeon and Anna
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presentation of Jesus in the Temple ⓘ purification of the Virgin Mary ⓘ |
| commemoratesPerson |
Jesus Christ
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Simeon ⓘ Virgin Mary ⓘ prophetess Anna ⓘ |
| hasCanonicalBasisIn | Gospel of Luke ⓘ |
| hasIconographicTheme | The Meeting of the Lord in the Temple ⓘ |
| hasLiturgicalRank |
Feast of the Lord in the Roman Rite
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linked to:
Roman Rite liturgical calendar
Great Feast in the Byzantine Rite ⓘ |
| hasLiturgicalSeason | after Christmas ⓘ |
| hasLiturgicalText | Nunc dimittis ⓘ |
| hasPatronage |
blessing of homes and fields
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candlemakers ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
Christ as light to the nations
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linked to:
The Light of the World
encounter between the Old and New Covenants ⓘ fulfillment of Old Testament law ⓘ |
| liturgicalColor | white ⓘ |
| marks | traditional end of the extended Christmas cycle in the West ⓘ |
| occurs |
40 days after Christmas in Western Christianity
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40 days after the Nativity of Christ in Eastern Christianity ⓘ |
| originatesFrom |
Jewish law of presentation of firstborn males
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Jewish law of purification after childbirth ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Christmas season
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Epiphany ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Christ as light of the world
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manifestation of Christ to Israel ⓘ obedience of the Holy Family to the Law of Moses ⓘ |
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Subject: Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple Description of subject: The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple is a major Christian celebration commemorating the infant Jesus being brought to the Jerusalem Temple, where he was recognized as the Messiah by Simeon and Anna.
Referenced by (39)
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Great Feast in Eastern Christianity
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Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
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Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
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Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
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Feast of the Meeting of the Lord
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Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
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The Meeting of the Lord in the Temple
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Nunc Dimittis (Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace)
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Nunc Dimittis (Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace)
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Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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prophetess Anna
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subject linked to:
prophetess Anna, daughter of Phanuel
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Sretenje Constitution of 1835
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Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Sretenje)
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Dan državnosti Republike Srbije
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Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
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