Candlemas 2011 - A Historic Day

Forty days ago we celebrated the joyful feast of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today we recall the holy day on which he was presented in the temple, fulfilling the law of Moses and at the same time going to meet his faithful people. Led by the Spirit, Simeon and Anna came to the temple, recognised Christ as their Lord, and proclaimed him with joy.



Here we a lovely settting of the Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis) by Stanford.



A pity they don't have a decent tuba on the organ, but otherwise - very good.

STOP PRESS (11.00 am)



Today (2 February 2011) is a historic day as UHI Millennium Institute becomes the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).

Following confirmation from the Privy Council, the milestone will be marked by celebrations at UHI locations throughout the Highlands and Islands.

This is a day of rejoicing in the hills of the north! In celebration this blog will be displaying a gold heading for the rest of the week.

Happy Feast!