A.D. 2023 February 2

The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple (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 pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year A

Daily Office Lectionary — Year One

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

1979 Lectionary — Year A

Prefaces

Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Liturgical Colors

White or Gold

References

The Thursday in the Fourth Week After Epiphany

Collects

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.