Candle Mass (ceremony)

Candlemas is a Christian religious ceremony celebrated on February 2nd, commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary. It involves the blessing and procession of candles, symbolizing Jesus as the “Light of the World.” Participants often carry lit candles, representing hope and spiritual illumination. The ceremony reflects themes of purification, renewal, and acknowledgment of Christ’s role as light guiding believers. Candlemas has roots in both Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions and is sometimes associated with the end of winter, emphasizing light overcoming darkness.