Candlemas: The Feast of Light and Hope

Candlemas: The Feast of Light and Hope. The Presentation of the Lord. This day has been chosen by the Church for a very important ceremony, the solemn blessing of candles, whence the day is often called Candlemas.

and The Purification of Our Lady: Mary’s ritual purification, presenting Jesus at the temple, Simeon’s prophecy, symbolizing light, purification, and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.