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- Pentecost - Wikipedia
Many Christian denominations provide a special liturgy for this holy celebration Since its date depends on the date of Easter, Pentecost is a "moveable feast" The Monday after Pentecost is a legal holiday in many European, African and Caribbean countries
- What Is Pentecost and Where Did It Come From? - Christianity
Pentecost was the celebration of the beginning of the early wheat harvest, which meant that Pentecost always fell sometime during the middle of the month of May or sometimes in early June There were several festivals, celebrations, or observances that took place before Pentecost
- What is the significance of the Day of Pentecost? - Bible Hub
Pentecost, also known as the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot), originated in the Old Testament as a harvest festival observed seven weeks, or 50 days, after the Passover (Leviticus 23:15-21) In Hebrew tradition, it commemorated the giving of the Law to Moses at Mount Sinai
- What Is Pentecost? And Why Is It Important? - BibleProject
Explore the historical and biblical meaning of Pentecost and its significance as the birth of the Church and the start of a new world
- Pentecost | Description, Observances, History | Britannica
Pentecost, festival in the Christian church marking the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples and the beginning of the church’s global mission It is celebrated on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day of Easter Learn more about the significance and history of Pentecost
- What is Pentecost? - FOCUS
Pentecost might be one of the most powerful—and sometimes overlooked—feasts in the Church calendar Celebrated 50 days after Easter, it marks the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, igniting the beginning of the Church’s mission in the world
- Pentecost | The Church of England
The Day of Pentecost marks fifty days since Easter Day and brings the Easter season to an end It is a major feast of the Church’s year when Christians recall how God’s Holy Spirit was given to the disciples after Jesus’ ascension, empowering them to begin the work of making disciples of all nations
- What Is Pentecost? Its Meaning and Importance in the Bible
In this article, we’ll dive into what Pentecost is, and why Christians should know about this important event in church history Get your FREE Easter Guide here
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