Presentation Of The Lord
Feast of the presentation of the Lord Jesus Christ in the temple of Jerusalem commonly known as "candlemas" and in the Philippine situation, Nuestra Senora Del Candelaria." Jesus was presented in the temple in accordance with the law that the first born son will be offered in the temple as an offering to God. In the Diocese, the own of Mabitac, Laguna celebrates this feast today. This day is also the installation of the new parish priest Rev. Fr. Rey Hayag. The installation of Fr. Rey Hayag was not pushed through during the celebration rather, it was announce there that the new parish priest will be Rev. Fr. Gerry Basa. Presentation at the Temple by Giovanni Bellini - 1460-64 - Tempera on wood Galleria Querini Stampalia, Venice The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord - From the Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy 120. Until 1969, the ancient feast of the presentation of Our Lord, which is of Oriental origin, was known in the West as th...