"Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God, and the beginning of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. Thou hast appeared in the Temple of God openly and hast gone before, preaching Christ to all. Let us shout with one thrilling voice, saying, Rejoice, O thou who art the fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation." -- Troparion for the Presentation of the Theotokos in the Temple.
The Presentation of the Mother of God in the Temple is celebrated on the 21st of November.
This icon was commissioned by St. Mary of Egypt Church (OCA), Atlanta
