A.D. 1953 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 I
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold
References
The Monday After Septuagesima Sunday
Collects
O Lord, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people, that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by thy goodness, for the glory of thy name, through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. 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 I
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
Purple