When the girl completed one year, Joachim gave a great banquet.
2The priests blessed the girl: 'O God, give her a glorious and eternal name through all generations.'
3Mary remained in the temple like a dove, receiving food from the hands of an angel.
4When she completed twelve years, the priests gathered to deliberate about her future.
5The high priest entered the Holy of Holies and prayed for her.
6An angel said: 'Gather all the widowers of the town. Each one shall come with a staff.'
7The one on whose staff the Lord makes a sign, of him she shall be the spouse.