Pentecost is the celebration of the Holy Spirit's descent upon Jesus's disciples, occurring 50 days after Easter and 10 days after Ascension Day. The name derives from the Greek word 'pentekoste,' meaning "fiftieth."

This event marks the birthday of the Christian Church and the beginning of its global mission. Unlike previous temporary manifestations of the Holy Spirit, this was permanent, fundamentally changing the nature of God's presence with His followers.

The Holy Spirit represents the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside the Father and the Son, embodying God's active presence in the world.

Churches worldwide celebrate Pentecost joyfully, often with ministers wearing red robes symbolizing the original tongues of fire. Common symbols associated with Pentecost include flames, wind, the breath of God, and the dove.

The First Pentecost Originally a Jewish harvest festival called 'Shavuot,' the first Christian Pentecost occurred when the disciples were praying in Jerusalem. According to Acts 1:11, this happened shortly after Jesus's ascension, fulfilling his promise to send the Helper (Holy Spirit).

During this event:

• A powerful wind sound filled the area
• Tongues of fire appeared above the disciples' heads
• The disciples began speaking in foreign languages
• Peter delivered his first sermon, leading to 3,000 conversions

Upcoming Dates:

• Pentecost 2025: June 8th
• Pentecost 2026: May 24th

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