AKA Name | Whitsunday |
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Related Hashtags | #HolySpirit |
2023 Date | 28 May 2023 |
2024 Date | 19 May 2024 |
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The Observance of Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday, is a significant Christian festival celebrated 50 days after Easter. This day marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and followers of Jesus Christ. According to the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament, this day symbolises the birth of the early Christian Church when the Holy Spirit empowered the disciples and enabled them to spread the Gospel. Pentecost stems from the Greek word Historically, Pentecost has been significant in the United Kingdom since the arrival of Christianity in Britain in the 3rd century. The celebration gained prominence during the medieval period, when it became customary for Christians to engage in various social practice. This included participating in fairs, sports, entertainment, and colourful processions. Worshippers would wear white garments that are reminiscent of the practice of baptisms that took place during the feast, hence the name Today, churches across the United Kingdom observe Pentecost through special services, hymns, prayers, and readings that focus on the Holy Spirit's descent upon the disciples. As a movable feast, the date of Pentecost varies each year. Pentecost occurrs seven weeks, or 50 days, after Easter Sunday. Top Tweets for Pentecost -Updated
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In the News and Trending in the UK for PentecostUpdated The Birthday Of The Church Is Pentecostyorkshiretimes.co.uk Pentecost Celebration - Colchester Churcheseventbrite.co.uk Weekly Email – Pentecostasms.uk Pentecost Novena: Day 8: The Gift of Wisdomeastbourneordinariate.org.uk
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Pentecost references and related sitesNew Advent: Pentecost (Whitsunday) Vatican.va: Homily of Pope Francis, Sunday, May 19, 2013. www.bbc.co.uk: Pentecost |
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