Revision as of 2009 November
by MJ. Smith
Nunc Dimittis
Type: Writing
Alternate Labels
- Canticle of Simeon
- Canticle of St. Simeon
- Song of Simeon
- Prayer of Simeon
- Prayer of Symeon
- Evening canticles
- Evangelical Canticles
Key Passages
- Luke 2:29-32
- Book of Odes 14
Reading List
The Nunc Dimittis, or Song of Simeon, is Simeon’s prophesy on the occasion of Jesus’ presentation in the temple, in Luke 2:29-32
Intoduction
Structure
Role in Liturgy
Hymns and Songs in Scripture