Not That Ordinary
Pentecost (from a Greek word for “fiftieth”) is the Christian reinterpretation of the ancient Jewish pilgrimage festival, the Festival of Weeks, or Shavuot (pronounced “sha-voo-OAT” — rhymes with “coat”), celebrated 50 days after Passover. Pentecost is the fiftieth and last day of the Easter season. For Christians, Pentecost celebrates the reception of the Holy Spirit […]
