What is the Nunc dimittis?
Q: What is the Nunc dimittis?
A: The Nunc dimittis is a hymn from the Bible.
Q: Who sang the Nunc dimittis?
A: Simeon sang the Nunc dimittis when he saw the baby Jesus.
Q: What does the story in the book of Luke say about Simeon?
A: The story says that Simeon had been promised by the Holy Ghost that he would not die until he had seen Jesus.
Q: Where was Simeon when he saw the baby Jesus?
A: Simeon was at the Temple in Jerusalem for the ceremony of consecration of the firstborn son when he saw the baby Jesus.
Q: What did Simeon say when he took Jesus into his arms?
A: Simeon said the words which are now known as the Nunc dimittis when he took Jesus into his arms.
Q: Why did Simeon say the Nunc dimittis?
A: Simeon was saying to God that he could now die happily because he had seen the Saviour.
Q: Where is the Nunc dimittis traditionally sung?
A: The Nunc dimittis is traditionally sung at Evensong in the Anglican Church.
