United In Prayer - Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ to the Temple (Orthodox, Syriac Orthodox and Latin Churches)

“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss[a] your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel” (Luke 2: 29-32)

Hail, Virgin Theotokos, full of grace! From you shone the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, enlightening those who were in darkness! Rejoice, O righteous Elder; you received in your arms the Redeemer of our souls, Who grants us the Resurrection (Troparion of the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ to the Temple from the Orthodox Church).