Purification of the Virgin Mary

noun

the presentation of Jesus in the Temple after the completion of Mary's purification (Luke 2:22)
Also called: Candlemas.��the feast commemorating this (Feb 2)

Discover More

Examples have not been reviewed.

BWV 82 was written in 1727 for the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary, which fell on Feb. 2.

From

Church in honour of the purification of the Virgin Mary, on 2d February, and so called from the number of candles used.

From

This festival has been handed down to the present time in what is called "Candlemas day," or the purification of the Virgin Mary.

From

�� is known in Christian countries as "Candlemas day," or the Purification of the Virgin Mary, is of Egyptian origin.

From

It is yet marked in the almanacs as Candlemas Day, or the Purification of the Virgin Mary.

From

Browse