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Mary is Purified

After giving birth to Jesus, Mary goes to the temple to be ritually purified

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Birth Child Hood Giving Jesus Testament Purified

EDITORS COMMENTS
Mary, the Virgin Mother, making her way to the Temple for purification: A sacred moment from the Infancy Narratives of the New Testament. In this evocative image from the annals of Christian history, Mary, holding the infant Jesus, approaches the Temple gates. According to the biblical account in Luke 2:22-40, after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph traveled from Bethlehem to Jerusalem to present their newborn son at the Temple and to fulfill the Jewish custom of Mary's purification following childbirth. As they enter the sacred precincts, Mary is greeted by Simeon, an elderly and devout man, who, guided by the Holy Spirit, recognizes the infant Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Simeon's prophetic words, recounted in Luke 2:25-32, reveal the divine destiny of the child and the profound significance of Mary's role as his mother. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of the Temple, a place of profound spiritual importance in Jewish tradition. The intricately carved columns, the golden domes, and the vibrant colors of the mosaics and textiles all serve to underscore the sacredness of the moment. This beautiful print, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich historical and religious context of the Nativity story. It invites us to reflect on the profound mystery of the Incarnation and the deep faith of Mary, who, in her humility and obedience, embraced her divine vocation as the mother of Jesus, the Son of God.

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