But what is Pentecost and why do Christians celebrate Whitsun? Christians celebrate Pentecost 50 days after Easter Sunday to commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Christ’s disciples.

Holy Spirit Day 2025 is observed on Monday, June 9. This major celebration in the Orthodox Church honors the Holy Spirit, the ...

Pentecost was an important Jewish festival which celebrated the harvest. Often Jews would travel to Jerusalem to celebrate in the capital city. Pentecost was celebrated fifty days after the Passover.

Pentecost was an important Jewish festival which marked the harvest. Often Jews would travel to Jerusalem to celebrate in the capital city. Those same disciples are staying in Jerusalem when a ...