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NUNC DIMITTIS
The Canticle of Simeon, said by him on the occasion of the presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:29-31). It is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, daily recited at Compline.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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