05/23/2026
What is Pentecost Sunday? Why did the Holy Spirit descend upon the apostles at the first Pentecost, and how does the church keep the feast today? Check out the Rookie Anglican Guide from Peter Johnston: https://anglicancompass.com/pentecost-a-rookie-anglican-guide/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Pentecost+Sunday+-+21869324
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles in Jerusalem fifty days after Easter. The Spirit descended as tongues of fire, empowering the apostles to proclaim the gospel in every tongue. The result was the conversion of people from many nations and the baptism of thousands of families. Pentecost thereby fulfilled the prophets and reversed the curse of Babel, uniting humanity in the church of Christ and glorifying the name of God.
Pentecost, also called Whitsunday, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles in Jerusalem.