A.D. 2023 February 2

The Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin (Candlemas)

unknown Ukrainian artist, *The Presentation of Christ in the Temple*, 1729, National Art Museum of Ukraine, Kyiv.

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

Malachi 3:1–5
Luke 2:22–40

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 9; 10; 11
I Samuel 1:21–28
Hebrews 10:1–10

Evening Prayer

Psalm 12; 13; 14
Haggai 2:1–9
Romans 12:1–5

Liturgical Colours

White or Gold

References

“Candlemas” at Wikipedia
“Presentation of Jesus at the Temple” at Wikipedia
“Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, The” at An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

The Thursday in the Fourth Week After Epiphany

Collects

O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant to us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.