On December 4, Orthodox Christians worldwide celebrate the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple

This great feast of the Twelve is celebrated on December 4. The Presentation of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the great church feasts, dedicated to the event of the Most Holy Theotokos being brought to the Jerusalem Temple by her parents for dedication to God.

This great feast of the Twelve is celebrated on December 4.

The Presentation of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the great church feasts, dedicated to the event of the Most Holy Theotokos being brought to the Jerusalem Temple by her parents for dedication to God.

The Most Holy Virgin, despite her age, easily overcame the steep steps of the temple and was met, according to tradition, by Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist. By a special divine revelation, she was led by him into the Holy of Holies, where only the high priest had the right to enter once a year. And thus, her special role in the destiny of mankind as the source of salvation and the union of people with God was revealed.

Sergey POMESHCHIKOV, priest