Christian feast day: Simeon (Gospel of Luke)

Simeon (Gospel of Luke)

1st century prophet of the New Testament

Simeon at the Temple is the "just and devout" man of Jerusalem who, according to Luke 2, met Mary, Joseph, and Jesus as they entered the Temple to fulfill the requirements of the Law of Moses on the 40th day from Jesus' birth, i.e. the presentation of Jesus at the Temple.