Pentecost
What does Pentecost mean ?
Pentecost is the great festival that marks the birth of the Christian church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost means "fiftieth day" and is celebrated fifty days after Easter.Ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven, the twelve apostles, Jesus' mother and family, and many other of His disciples gathered together in Jerusalem for the Jewish harvest festival that was celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover.
why Pentecost is important to us ?
Pentecost is important to us christians and catholics because it is the day the Holy Ghost was sent to the Church.
Some pictures of Pentecost
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Facts about Pentecost
1. Pentecost Sunday marks the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles.
2. Pentecost Sunday occurs 50 days after Easter.
3. The Bible records the Pentecost in Acts 2:1-13.
4. Pentecost is 10 days after the Ascension of Jesus Christ.
5. Pentecost is also known as "the birthday of the Church".