05/24/2026
Happy Pentecost Sunday!
What is Pentecost Sunday?
Pentecost is a major Christian holiday celebrated 50 days after Easter. The name comes from the Greek word pentēkostē, meaning “fiftieth.”
According to the Bible, Pentecost marks the day when the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus’ disciples in Jerusalem, as described in the Book of Acts (Acts 2). Christians believe this event gave the disciples courage and spiritual power to begin spreading Jesus’ teachings publicly. Because of this, Pentecost is often called the “birthday of the Church.”