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   Pentecost (also called Whit Sunday, Whitsunday or Whitsun) is a Christian holiday which takes place on the 49th day (50th day when inclusive counting is used) after Easter Day. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks , as described in the Acts of the ...

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3. www.christianity.com › wiki › holidaysWhat Is Pentecost Sunday? Bible Meaning and Holiday Traditions

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   May 20, 2021 · Pentecost Sunday is the Christian holiday that celebrates the Holy Spirit's descent on the apostles and their followers. Learn about the biblical account, the significance, and the customs of this day in different churches.

4. www.learnreligions.com › what-is-pentecost-sundayPentecost Sunday, The Coming of the Holy Spirit - Learn Religions

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   Apr 9, 2018 · Pentecost Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and the Virgin Mary. It is also the birthday of the Church and the fulfillment of Christ's mission. Learn about its date, readings, prayers and traditions.

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6. www.crosswalk.com › special-coverage › pentecostWhat is Pentecost Sunday? 5 Things Everyone Should Know

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   • Pentecost Sunday celebrates the provision of God. Pentecost is the Greek name (meaning “50 day” after Easter) given for the ancient Jewish festival called, Shavuoth.
   • Pentecost Sunday fulfills the ancient prophecies of Scripture. Fifty days after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Spirit of the living God came upon the disciples of Christ in a decisive demonstration of heaven’s worldwide redemptive mission.
   • Pentecost fulfills the promises of Jesus. Dr. Luke compiled his history of the Acts of the Apostles with medical-like literary precision. Chapter 1 announces the central proposition from which successive narrative milestones flow.
   • Pentecost Sunday is the supernatural inauguration of the worldwide mission of God in the world. Some use a memorable but muddled expression to describe Pentecost: “The Birthday of the church.

7. www.christianity.com › wiki › holidaysWhat is Pentecost and Where Did It Come From? - Christianity

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   May 13, 2024 · Pentecost is a Jewish feast that celebrates the beginning of the wheat harvest and the giving of the law. It is also the day when the Holy Spirit came to the Church in Acts 2, fulfilling the prophecy of Joel and the promise of Jesus.

8. www.crosswalk.com › special-coverage › pentecostWhen Is Pentecost Sunday 2024? Why Do Christians Celebrate It?

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Pentecost Sunday is a Christian holiday that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ. Learn when it is in 2024, why Christians celebrate it, and how to pray for it.

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   Pentecost, (Pentecost from Greek pentecostē, “50th day”), major festival in the Christian church, celebrated on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day of Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and other disciples following the Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ ( Acts of the Apostles ...

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    What is Pentecost Sunday?

    • Pentecost Sunday in the Christian Church is the day on which the Spirit descended upon the apostles and their followers. It is considered the birthday of Christianity as many were baptized and became believers in Jesus Christ that day, establishing the body of the church.

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    What does the Bible say about Pentecost Sunday?

    • Bible Meaning and Holiday Traditions Pentecost Sunday is the holiday that celebrates the Holy Spirit descending upon the apostles and their followers as told in the Book of Acts. Learn more about the Bible story of Pentecost Sunday and the traditions of Christian churches today.

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    What happened on the day of Pentecost?

    • "When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them.

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    Why is Pentecost celebrated?

    • 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.

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