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, meaning fifty in Greek, is an extraordinary memorial. The Greek name, little used today, for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, “the Feast of Weeks,” recalls the presence of God coming down in ...

In his homily on Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit gives Christians “the energy born of fidelity to the truth” to “tirelessly proclaim peace to those who desire war, forgiveness to ...

Pentecost depiction of Bible with dove as the Holy Spirit Pentecost is a celebration that some Christians observe each year. While it always takes place after Easter, the fluctuation of the date ...

Today, I join in prayer with Christians joyfully celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost—one of the most sacred events of the Christian faith. We commemorate the fulfillment of Jesus ...

That question often feels swallowed by a world drowning in divisiveness. Can one person can really make a difference? Today, Christians celebrate Pentecost while the Bahá’í community observes Race ...

BRATTLEBORO -- The First Baptist Church, located on 190 Main St. in Brattleboro, will be observing Pentecost this Sunday, May 27, at 10 a.m. Pastor Suzanne Curtis will be presiding. This service will ...