It belongs to me." (Exodus 13:2) The writers of the Eastern church speak of Mary's being prepurified (protokathareises) by the Holy Spirit at the Annunciation. The name Candlemas comes to us from ...

A memorial service has been held for the former Dean of Canterbury, Dr Robert Willis, who became famous around the world for his on-line reflections during the pandemic. The choral evensong was held ...

February 2 marks the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. St Bede wrote of Christ as the Temple itself A sublime if slightly rubbed illumination stands at the start of the Gospels in the Codex ...

Canterbury Cathedral will mark the end of its Christmas season this weekend with a Christingle service for Candlemas. From November until the end of January children are encouraged to decorate an ...

However, in medieval times, people would leave their festive decorations up until Candlemas. It marks the official end of the festive period in England and falls exactly 40 days after Christmas and is ...

Catholic families celebrate Candlemas Day by bringing the image of Baby Jesus to the church along with candles and rosemary.

Rev Dr Emma Pennington is the cathedral's Canon Missioner Canterbury Cathedral will mark the end of its Christmas season this weekend with a Christingle service for Candlemas. From November until ...