A.D. 1985 February 2
The Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin (Candlemas)
unknown Ukrainian artist, 1729
Collects
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy only-begotten Son was this day pre-sented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented unto thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Epistles and Gospels
Revised Table of Lessons (1922)
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold
References
The Saturday in the Third Week After Epiphany
Collects
Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Table of Lessons (1922)
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
Green