Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday, Whitsunday or Whitsun, is a Christian holiday on the 50th day after Easter Sunday. The significant Christian event commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, as described in the New Testament book of Acts (Acts 2:1-31). This year, Pentecost 2024 will fall on Sunday, May 19. This event is considered the birthday of the Christian Church as it marks the beginning of the apostles' public ministry and the spread of Christianity. People observe Pentecost by sharing wishes, images, messages, wallpapers and quotes to share on Whitsun. Pentecost 2024 Date: When Is Whitsun? History, Traditions and Significance of the Holy Day Observed on the Seventh Sunday After Easter.

According to records, the day commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles. Meanwhile, the Catholic Church believes the Holy Spirit descended upon Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the same time, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 1:14).

Pentecost 2024 Date

Pentecost 2024 falls on Sunday, May 19.

Pentecost Wishes and Messages

Pentecost Wishes (File Image)

Pentecost Wishes and Messages

Pentecost Wishes (File Image)

Pentecost Wishes and Messages

Pentecost Wishes (File Image)

Pentecost Wishes and Messages

Pentecost Wishes (File Image)

Pentecost Significance

Pentecost is a significant day for Christians as it symbolises the fulfilment of Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit to guide and empower his disciples. This event is seen as the inauguration of the new covenant and the establishment of the Church. Pentecost occurs fifty days after Easter Sunday, hence its name, which is derived from the Greek word ‘Pentekoste’, meaning fiftieth. It also aligns with the Jewish festival of Shavuot, which celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

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