Category:Candlemas

The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (also known as Candlemas or Feast of the Purification of the Virgin) celebrates an early episode in the life of Jesus. In the Roman Catholic Church, the Presentation is a feast celebrated on February 2 and is the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, it is one of the twelve Great Feasts, and is sometimes called Hypapante (lit., 'Meeting'). In many Western liturgical churches, Evening Prayer (or Night Prayer) on the Feast of the Presentation marks the end of the Epiphany season. In the Church of England, the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) is a Principal Feast celebrated either on February 2 or on the Sunday between January 28 and February 3. In some Protestant churches, the feast is known as the Naming of Jesus.

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In addition to the works listed below, settings of the Nunc dimittis are suitable for use at Candlemas. A list of all evening canticles (which includes settings of the Nunc dimittis) may be found here.