The Adoration of the Shepherds and the Presentation in the Temple
detail from Scenes from the Life of Christ

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• adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present  [Luke 2:16]
• Christ blessing children brought by their mothers  [Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17]
• lamb bearing cross or banner, 'Agnus Dei' - symbol of Christ 
• presentation of the Christ-child in the temple, usually Simeon and Anna present  [Luke 2:22-39]
• raising of the daughter of Jairus - miracles of Christ  [Matthew 9:23-26; Mark 5:21-24; Mark 5:35-43; Luke 8:40-42; Luke 8:49-56; Matthew 9:18-19]
• the Ascension  [Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-11]