11/10/2023 0 Comments Feliz dia de la candelaria 2021The Feast of the Presentation or Purification is one of the oldest feasts of the church. History Candlemas day by Marianne Stokes, 1901 On Candlemas, many Christians (especially Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholics, and mainline Protestants such as Lutherans, Anglicans and Methodists) also take their candles to their local church, where they are blessed and then used for the rest of the year for Christians, these blessed candles serve as a symbol of Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the World. While it is customary for Christians in some countries to remove their Christmas decorations on Twelfth Night (Epiphany Eve), those in other Christian countries historically remove them after Candlemas. It falls on 2 February, which is traditionally the 40th day ( postpartum period) of and the conclusion of the Christmas– Epiphany season. Under Leviticus 12, a woman was to be purified by presenting a lamb as a burnt offering, and either a young pigeon or dove as sin offering, 33 days after a boy's circumcision. ![]() It is based upon the account of the presentation of Jesus in Luke 2:22–40. On this felicitous Day, have full faith in God.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 holiday commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. There are sufficient light and brightness for those who are the genuine believers of the Almighty but there will always be dark and gloomy weather for the non-believers of God. Let the illumination of the candles of this Candlemas Day fill our and our loved ones live with joy, vivacity, and ecstasy. ![]() Let their piousness reform our souls and minds forever.Ĥ. This colorful day is the presentation of our Lord Jesus to the temple and celebration for the purification of our mother Mary. If this felicitous day is going to be fresh and bright then the winter will glide again and if this day is going to be dull and gloomy, then the winter will go forever and will never return. Let us rejoice the Candlemas Day to the fullest.Ģ. May the virtue and goodness of the Almighty purify and lights up your heart and mind with elation and affection. Here are some messages to share with your loved ones on this day, courtesy the Brand Boy:ġ.
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