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 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 ...

Indeed, even after the 12 days leading up to Epiphany and the final day of the Christmas season honoring the Lord’s baptism ... also known as Candlemas, is the last day in the calendar tied ...

During a Mass on Jan. 31, 2025 at St. Mary’s Church in Rockville, Sophie Durandal, a fifth grader at St. Mary’s School, ...

January 12 Baptism of Lord Jesus ... February 2 Candlemas – Christian Christian celebration of the presentation of young Jesus in the temple to the aged Simeon. New beginnings are recognized. Candles ...

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

February 2nd, we celebrate Candlemas Day, and your guardian angel has a special message for you based on your zodiac sign.

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 ...

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., Baton Rouge, will observe the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) at all ...

Mexicans restore their baby Jesus figurines in time for Candlemas, on Feb. 2, the Catholic feast marking the end of Christmas celebrations that commemorates the Virgin Mary’s purification and ...

And it is still just the season of Christmas, running up to Candlemas at the beginning of ... of similar rank (frankincense is a present like candles, which can never be problematic because ...