Months after Easter, many Christians celebrate the day of Pentecost. If you're scratching your head wondering, "What is Pentecost?"—you're not alone. This celebration in the church may not be as ...

Pentecost, which is celebrated on May 19, is a major religious observance for Roman Catholics, Lutherans, the Anglican Communion and other Christian faiths. This week’s clergy discuss the origin, ...

Pentecost is a significant date in the calendar of the Christianity religion and is traditionally referred to as “Whitsun” or “Whitsunday” in the UK and Ireland. Pentecost is being celebrated today on ...

Tomorrow is Pentecost, sometimes called the “birthday” of the Christian church. It is rooted in the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the giving of the Law to Moses. We also might even ...

1. What does “Pentecost” mean? The word Pentecost is Greek for “50th” (pentecoste) and is derived from the fact that it occurs on the 50th day after Easter Sunday. It is also called Whitsunday, or ...

Sunday is Pentecost, a day many mark as the beginning of the Christian church. The Book of Acts in the New Testament of the Bible tells the story of a gathering in Jerusalem, not long after the ...

Sunday, May 23, is Pentecost Sunday. Mass Readings: Acts 2:1-11, 39-40; Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-32, 34; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5:16-25; John 20:19-23 or John 15:26-27, 16:12-15. This is ...

Pentecost is a Christian church holiday, falling on the seventh Sunday after Easter. The word Pentecost is derived from the Greek word "pentekoste," meaning 50. The Old Testament counterpart to ...

Last Sunday was a day of celebration for all Christendom in remembrance of the day of Pentecost. In Acts 1:18 Jesus tells His disciples, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Religious symbol of Pentecost Months after Easter, many Christians celebrate the day of Pentecost. If you're scratching your head ...