A.D. 2047 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

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