Candlemas - The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple

for 1 hour
Saint Benedict's Parish Church, Blyth (North West)
Brierley Road/Devonworth Place Cowpen Blyth, NE24 5AU, United Kingdom

Candlemas, is also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ and the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary, and has its roots deep in history and spirituality. Traditionally the time when people brought the candles they would use in the coming year to church to be blessed. It is celebrated on February 2nd, marking the 40th day of Christmas, a day when Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem. This signifies the end of the Christmas season but also commemorates the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, as per Jewish custom. This year, the 2nd of February falls on a Sunday, come along for a heart warming candlelit service. Why not bring a candle for your home along with you!

Saint Benedict's Parish Church, Blyth (North West)

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Jennifer Atkinson (Church Warden)

39 Union Street
Blyth
NE24 2ED

NE24 2ED
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Candlemas - The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple

for 1 hour
Saint Benedict's Parish Church, Blyth (North West)
Brierley Road/Devonworth Place Cowpen Blyth, NE24 5AU, United Kingdom

Candlemas, is also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ and the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary, and has its roots deep in history and spirituality. Traditionally the time when people brought the candles they would use in the coming year to church to be blessed. It is celebrated on February 2nd, marking the 40th day of Christmas, a day when Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem. This signifies the end of the Christmas season but also commemorates the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, as per Jewish custom. This year, the 2nd of February falls on a Sunday, come along for a heart warming candlelit service. Why not bring a candle for your home along with you!

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"Our Parish of Cowpen St. Benedict is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [add their details here or use the button to link to a page that shows the info] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Jennifer Atkinson - see contact information. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."