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  1. 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 …

  2. Pentecost | Description, Observances, & History | Britannica

    Dec 30, 2025 · 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 …

  3. What Is Pentecost and Where Did It Come From? - Christianity

    Aug 5, 2025 · 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 …

  4. Pentecost - Vatican News

    May 24, 2020 · Pentecost has its roots in the Feast of Weeks celebrated by the Jewish people. This was an annual agricultural festival surrounding the first fruits of the spring harvest and …

  5. When Did Pentecost Happen? - Pastor Jason Elder

    2 days ago · When did Pentecost happen? Explore the biblical timeline, Old and New Testament meanings, and why Pentecost marks a turning point in God’s story.

  6. What Is Pentecost? And Why Is It Important? - BibleProject

    May 4, 2023 · Explore the historical and biblical meaning of Pentecost and its significance as the birth of the Church and the start of a new world.

  7. Pentecost: Everything you need to know | Catholic News Agency

    May 28, 2023 · This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter season and celebrates the beginning of the Church.

  8. Everything you need to know about Pentecost - EWTN Vatican

    May 29, 2023 · Depiction of the Holy Spirit in St. Peter’s Basilica. This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the …

  9. 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 …

  10. Pentecost (History of the Holiday): Celebrating Its Origins and ...

    Feb 25, 2025 · Pentecost is a significant Christian holiday celebrated 50 days after Easter. This holiday marks the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, empowering …