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Simeon,a God fearing man on seeing Jesus gave thanks to God for he had seen the messiah.He prophesied that the child was for the salvation and destruction of many and that a thorn would pierce Mary's heart(describing the sorrow she will endure during his death)and also the opposition he would face during his ministry"many will be against him."
The parents offered a sacrifice of a pair of doves or two pigeons as was required by law, this was because they were not wealthy.
Simeon blessed the parents.
Mary and Joseph were amazed at the things Simeon spoke.
An elderly prophetess named Anna who was also a widow entered the temple at that time and on seeing Jesus thanked God and spoke about the child to all who wee waiting for God to set Jerusalem free.
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