For this reason, Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church — Peter, the first pope, preaches for the first time and converts thousands of new believers.

Known as "the birthday of the Church," Pentecost takes place 50 days after Easter, and, like Easter, it doesn't have a fixed date on the calendar. This year, it falls on June 8.

For this reason, Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church — Peter, the first Pope, preaches for the first time and converts thousands of new believers.

Pentecost always occurs 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus and 10 days after his ascension into heaven. ... Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church — Peter, ...

Pentecost Sunday takes place on May 19 in 2024—seven weeks after Easter. For Orthodox Christians (and others who follow the Gregorian calendar), Pentecost will be observed on Sunday, June 23 ...

Pentecost Sunday, the conclusion of the Easter season, occurs 50 days after Easter Sunday. It marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and Mary.

In a programme packed with music, Pam Rhodes celebrates Pentecost through the hymns and songs that explore the meaning of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Christian church. Show more In a ...

Pentecostés, a depiction of the descent of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost, by Spanish artist Antonio Palomino (1655–1726). In a twilight zone of indecision, waiting and wondering, the apostles ...