Sacra Scriptura
Pentecost
- Category
- Sacred Scripture
- When
- AD 33
- Where
- Jerusalem
- Feast
- Pentecost · 50 days after Easter
- In the Church
- Dogma · Birth of the Church
Summary
The Holy Spirit descends on the Apostles; they preach boldly in many tongues.
Scripture
Acts 2:1–41
What Happened
Wind, fire, and speech proclaim the Gospel. Peter preaches Christ crucified and risen; about three thousand are baptized. The Church is born from the side of Christ and empowered for mission.
Why It Matters
The Spirit given at Pentecost continues to sanctify the Church through the sacraments.