St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Royal, VA
We are a small Episcopal Church on the banks of the Rappahannock in Port Royal, Virginia. We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the first people of Port Royal, the Nandtaughtacund, and we respect and honor with gratitude the land itself, the legacy of the ancestors, and the life of the Rappahannock Tribe. Our mission statement is to do God’s Will in all that we do.
Back to: Luke’s Canticles
We can see a progression in these stories as we approach the last one. Each has a scripture, key character(s) and a theme:
1. Magnficat, Luke 1:39-56 – Mary – Praise and adoration –
2. Benedictus, Luke 1:57-79 – Zechariah – Mercy and compassion
3. Gloria, Luke 2:1-20 – Shepherds – Greatness of God
4. Nunc Dimitis, Luke 2:25-35 – Simeon – Freedom