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Feast of the Meeting of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple

January 22, 2023 at 11:00 am

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!

On 02 February, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Meeting of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple. One of the twelve Great Feasts on the liturgical calendar, this day commemorates the presentation of Jesus by Mary and Joseph to the Temple on the fortieth day after His birth, being received into the arms of the righteous Simeon. (Gospel of St. Luke 2:22-38)

Please join us on Wednesday, 01 February 2023, at 6pm, as we celebrate the service of Vespers for the Feast.

Also on this day, due to its association with light (cf. Luke 2:32), it is customary to bless candles that will be used for the following year. If you have candles that you would like to be blessed, please bring them with you to church.


Icon of the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple by iconographer Philip Davydov

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  • Vespers
    Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 6:00pm
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    Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 8:45am
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    Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 9:00am
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    Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 11:30am
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  • Vespers for the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord in the Temple
    Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 6:00pm
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