The Purification of Mary is observed on February 2 but under the name of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple or Candlemas Day.
It is celebrated on February 2.
It occurs on February 2nd. It is forty days after the birth of Christ, and marks the date of the presentation of the child Jesus in the temple, as well as the purification of Mary after the birth of Jesus.
Candlemas DayThe feast commemorates the purifying of the Blessed Virgin according to the Mosaic Law, 40 days after the birth of Christ, and the presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple.
February 2 is known as Candlemas, which was an important holiday in medieval times. It celebrated the presentation of Jesus at the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary, according to Christian tradition. Candlemas marked the end of the Christmas season and was associated with the blessing of candles and the anticipation of the coming of spring. It was also seen as an important day for predicting the weather and determining the agricultural prospects for the year ahead.
'''Candlemas Day''' The feast commemorates the purifying of the Blessed Virgin according to the Mosaic Law, 40 days after the birth of Christ, and the presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple. Ground Hog Day is celebrated only in the United States
Candlemas Candlemas is a Christian holiday celebrated annually on February 2. It celebrates three occasions according to Christian belief: the presentation of the child Jesus; Jesus' first entry into the temple; and it celebrates the Virgin Mary's purification (mainly in Catholic churches).
Presentation of Jesus at the Temple happened on 14-02-15.
Presentation at the Temple - Ambrogio Lorenzetti - was created in 1342.
The Presentation of our Lord was the presentation of Jesus as an infant to God in the Temple.
The Presentation is the fourth Joyful Mystery which remembers Our Blessed Lord's presentation in the Temple.
Pentacost is the 50th day after Easter. The 40th day after Christmas is Feb. 2, the day of Christ's Presentation in the Temple.
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