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Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Feast of the Holy Encounter, is a Christian feast day commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple by Joseph and Mary.
- 2 February 2024
- Christians
- 2 February
- Commemoration of the presentation of Jesus at the Temple
Candlemas is a Christian festival on February 2 commemorating the occasion when Mary went to the Temple in Jerusalem both to be purified 40 days after the birth of her son, Jesus, and to present him to God as her firstborn.
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A candle is an ignitable wick embedded in wax, or another flammable solid substance such as tallow, that provides light, and in some cases, a fragrance. A candle can also provide heat or a method of keeping time.
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Jun 16, 2009 · Last updated 2009-06-16. The Christian festival of Candlemas commemorates the purification of Mary after giving birth, as well as the presentation of Jesus in the temple. On this page....
4 days ago · This video explains that according to tradition, “the presentation at the temple brought Christ’s light to the core of the Jewish center that began its earthly journey in the small village of Bethlehem, now who for all of Jerusalem to see.
‘Candlemas’ (also known as the ‘Feast of the Holy Encounter’ or the ‘Feast of the Presentation of Jesus’) is a holiday dedicated to Christ. What type of events do Orthodox Christians remember on...
