Candlemas of the Lord Jesus in the Temple | Large XLG Silver and Gold foiled icon on wood | Size: 15 7/8" x 13 1/8"

February 2 is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord Jesus in the Temple.  It  commemorates Simeon’s famous prophecy that Jesus would be a “light of revelation to the Gentiles.”  It is also known as Candlemas since it is the day that candles are blessed for use throughout the Church year.