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What was the relationship between Simeon and Anna?

While Simeon was holding the child in his arms, Anna came. Both of them praised God for Jesus in the Temple. Luke 2:28, 38

What the Bible says

Luke 2:28

He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:

Luke 2:38

Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

What the Church teaches

With Simeon and Anna, the Catechism says, all the expectation of Israel comes to meet its Savior.

Catechism 529 · Catechism of the Catholic Church

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