On 15 February the Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Jesus at the Temple. A Divine Liturgy is celebrated in all churches across Belarus. Pictured: Orthodox believers ...

Discover the significance of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, a powerful moment in the life of the Holy Family. Explore the connection to the Pidyon ha-Ben and the light of Christ.

We are celebrating the presentation of our LORD Jesus Christ. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple is one of the remarkable events that highlight the true identity and mission of Jesus Christ.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The presentation of Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem shows that God’s closeness to humanity is not confined to a place of worship but is manifested in his living among ...

Candlemas closes the Christmas season. Bede pulled together threads from a network connecting Jesus’s birth and the redemptive sacrifice on the Cross making the new covenant adumbrated by the ...

In short, the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple is a call to profound conversion, to purify our hearts and to commit ourselves totally to the church's mission in the world, especially ...

Last week, the gospel in Luke 2:22-40 was read and heard by many. The story was about the presentation of the Baby Jesus at the temple in Jerusalem. While the n ...

Every February 2nd, the Catholic Church celebrates Candlemas Day, marking the presentation of Baby Jesus in the temple. This biblical event commemorates when Mary and Joseph brought the child to ...

This day commemorates Jesus’ presentation to God in the Temple, in accordance with Jewish law. Simeon, upon seeing the infant Jesus in the Temple, took him in his arms and said, “Lord ...

The first mention of Jesus as Messiah, Christos, comes when angels announce good tidings of ... Now, on 2 February, comes Candlemas. It is also known as the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, and ...