La Chandeleur, Candlemas
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"This day, second of February, is la Chandeleur, know in English as Candlemas, or the Purification of Mary. It celebrates the Blessed Virgin’s ritual purification, forty days after the birth of Jesus, and the redemption of the first-born according to Jewish law.
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To illustrate this post, a miniature from what may be the most beautiful of all illuminated medieval manuscripts, Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry." - Versailles And More - Catherine Delors
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(I just came across this beautiful blog while searching for images suitable for today's feast day.)
