Celebrated since the fourth century, the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord, commemorates the journey of Jesus family to the temple, forty days after his birth, according to Jewish custom. St Luke recounts their encounter with the elderly Simeon, who tells Mary and Joseph that their son is the "light to lighten the gentiles, and glory of his people Israel." For hundreds of years, a candle-lit procession symbolizing that "light" became a part of the celebration, and the feast has come to be known in many places as "Candlemas." On Thursday, February 2nd at 6pm, the Trinity Cathedral Choir will sing Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Presentaiton of our Lord, preceded by a candle-lit procession from the Cathedral courtyard. When: Thursday, February 2 at 6pm; Where: Trinity Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA 95816. Please join us for this beautiful and unique service!