Catholic families celebrate Candlemas Day by bringing the image of Baby Jesus to the church along with candles and rosemary.

The story of Simeon's recognition of the Lord continues the theme of manifestation that is seen at Epiphany and the Baptism ... The name Candlemas comes to us from England and refers to the custom of ...

Canterbury Cathedral will mark the end of its Christmas season this weekend with a Christingle service for Candlemas. From ...

Q: What can you tell me about this image Matka Boska Gromniczna - Mother of God of the Blessed “Thunder Candle"? A: The image captures a Polish legend and is associated to Candlemas Day celebrated on ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Presentation of the Lord, Feb. 2, 2025.

February 2 marks the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. St Bede wrote of Christ as the Temple itself A sublime if slightly rubbed illumination stands at the start of the Gospels in the Codex ...

The tradition of giving a candle and ribbon to children was started in 1747 by Bishop John de Watteville of Germany. Rev Dr Emma Pennington, the Kent cathedral's canon missioner, said: "Candlemas ...