The birth of Jesus Christ is foretold through the angel Gabriel's visit to Zacharias, a priest, and his wife Elizabeth, who is barren. Meanwhile, Mary, a virgin betrothed to Joseph, is visited by the angel Gabriel, who announces that she will bear a son, Jesus. The story follows the events leading up to Jesus' birth, including the visit of Mary to Elizabeth and the birth of John the Baptist. The narrative also includes the visit of shepherds to Jesus and the presentation of Jesus in the temple, where he is recognized by Simeon as the Messiah.
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