Candlemas

On Saturday, February 7th we celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus. Forty days after Christmas the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ at the Temple celebrates the coming of the Light of the World. In the medieval English church this holy day was called Candlemas.

In observance of this feast, All Saints Church will hold a Candlemas Festival in conjunction with the City of Frederick’s Fire & Ice First Saturday Gallery Walk. The historic church will be open for visitors starting at 11am and the Labyrinth in the Parish Hall will be open in the afternoon. An evening choral service at 5pm will begin with a candlelit procession. Inspired by medieval tradition there will be periodic blessings of candles during the day for people to use at home during the rest of the year. An ice sculpture of the All Saints spire located in front of the church will welcome visitors to our campus.

Watch for more details next month on how All Saints interprets a traditional event for our times.

You may also like the following events from All Saints' Episcopal Church-Frederick, MD:

• This Sunday, 25th January, 11:15 am, Chili Cook Off in Frederick

Also check out other Festivals in Frederick.