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Pentecost (also called Whit Sunday, Whitsunday or Whitsun) is a Christian holiday that takes place on the 49th day (50th day when inclusive counting is used) after Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus, Mary, and other followers of the Christ, while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1–31). Pentecost marks the "Birthday of the Church".

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Pentecost is a Christian holiday celebrated 49 days after Easter that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus's Apostles and followers in Jerusalem, as described in the Acts of the Apostles. It is considered the "Birthday of the Church" because it marks the moment when the Holy Spirit empowered Jesus's followers to begin their mission.

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Holiday.holiday_name: Pentecost
Holiday.image: Vienna Karlskirche frescos4b.jpg
Holiday.caption: Fresco of the Pentecostal dove (representing the Holy Spirit) at the Karlskirche in Vienna, Austria
Holiday.observedby: Catholic Church, Old Catholics, Lutherans, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Amish, Anglicans and other Christians
Holiday.observances: Prayer, vigils, fasting (pre-festival), novenas, retreats, Holy Communion, litany
Holiday.celebrations: Church services, festive meals, processions, baptism, confirmation, ordination, folk customs, dancing, spring and woodland rites.
Holiday.type: Christian
Holiday.significance: Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus; birth of the Church
Holiday.date: 49 days after Easter
Holiday.relatedto: Jesus Day, Shavuot, Rosalia, Green Week, Pinkster, Whit Monday, Whit Tuesday, Whit Friday, Trinity Sunday