Circumcision of Jesus

The circumcision of Jesus is an event in the life of Jesus described in Luke chapter 2. The passage says that he was named Jesus when eight days had been fulfilled for his circumcision. The event is traditionally associated with 1 January and with Jewish requirements for circumcision and naming. It became a frequent subject in Christian art from the 10th century, and is observed in several Christian traditions under different feast names.

Source

Gospel of Luke, chapter 2

Traditional observance

1 January

Artistic subject

Common in Christian art from the 10th century