Originally held in mid-February, it was moved in accordance with the Jewish law that required the ritual purification at the Temple of every mother to 40 days after Christmas.
Believed to have been instituted in 541 or 542 by Justinian I, this day in the Christian tradition was meant to replace a great feast of expiation and purification held in ancient Rome. Originally held in mid-February, it was moved in accordance with the Jewish law that required the ritual purification at the Temple of every mother to 40 days after Christmas. It is now celebrated every year on February 2, and honors the presentation of the infant Christ in the Temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary. FTP, identify this Christian holiday celebrated with candles.
Believed to have been instituted in 541 or 542 by Justinian I, this day in the Christian tradition was meant to replace a great feast of expiation and purification held in ancient Rome.
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