How did misson candelaria get its name?

Mission Candelaria, located in present-day New Mexico, was named after the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, also known as the Feast of the Candlemas or Candelaria. This feast, celebrated on February 2, symbolizes the presentation of Jesus as the Light of the World, which is reflected in the name "Candelaria." The mission was established by Spanish settlers in the early 18th century to serve the local Indigenous population and to promote Christianity in the region.