A.D. 1952 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 presented 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
Table of Lessons
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 9; 10; 11
- Wisdom 9
- Mark 2
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 12; 13; 14
- Wisdom 12
- I Corinthians 14
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year II
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
Table of Lessons
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 9; 10; 11
- Wisdom 9
- Mark 2
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 12; 13; 14
- Wisdom 12
- I Corinthians 14
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year II
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
Green