What is the primary significance of the tearing of the temple veil at the moment of Jesus' death, as described in the Gospels?

A It symbolized the beginning of the Jewish diaspora and the destruction of the temple in 70 AD. B It represented God's anger and rejection of the sacrificial system. C It signified the end of the Old Covenant and the opening of direct access to God through Jesus Christ. D It indicated the high priest's loss of authority and the end of the Levitical priesthood.