Candlemas & Crepes

Tuesday, February 2
7:00pm

The celebration of Candlemas on the 40th day of the Christmas/Epiphany season, originated in the late fifth century as a day of light and hope. The name was derived from Luke 2:22-40, where Simeon declares Jesus “a light of revelation” to the nations. In Christian communities, Candlemas continues as a day of purification, renewal, and hope. Often local churches hand out candles, or people bring their own, to be blessed. In some parts of Europe, such as France, people prepare and cook crepes to celebrate Candlemas.  
 
On Tuesday, February 2, at 7pm, you are invited to our Candlemas and Crepes Celebration on Zoom. In this simple service of light and blessing, the candles to be used this year at Pathways Retreat will be blessed. You are welcome to gather your own candles to be blessed as well. Here’s a recipe for crepes for you to enjoy before or after the celebration.

Join the celebration on Zoom by clicking here.

Our bright shining candles are a sign of divine splendor of the one who comes to expel the dark shadows…to make the whole universe radiant with the brilliance of eternal light.
Sophronius, Sermon for Candlemas, AD 638