“Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel…”

The Prophetic words of Saint Symeon to Our Most Holy Mother of God.

“Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel…” (Luke 2:34)

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“(Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” (Luke 2:35)