Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific Christian prayer: The "Canticle of Simeon" is a traditional Christian prayer of thanksgiving spoken by the righteous man Simeon upon seeing the infant Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem. Its text is taken from the Gospel of Luke (2:29-32).

Usage

• The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this biblical passage when recited or sung in a liturgical context.
• It is a formal, religious term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The choir sang the Canticle of Simeon during the evening service.
  • In the Anglican tradition, the Canticle of Simeon, also called the Nunc Dimittis, is often used at Compline.

Advanced Usage

• Liturgical Context: The "Canticle of Simeon" is a standard canticle in the liturgy of many Christian denominations, particularly in evening prayers.
  • The service concluded with the chanting of the Canticle of Simeon.

Variants and Related Words

• Nunc Dimittis (n): This is the Latin title for the "Canticle of Simeon," taken from its first words, "Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine" ("Now you dismiss your servant, O Lord"). It is a direct synonym.
  • The Nunc Dimittis is a beautiful song of departure and peace.

Synonyms

• Nunc Dimittis: The Latin name for the same prayer.
• Song of Simeon: A less formal, descriptive synonym.

Noun

1. the prayer of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32)