Pentecost

Pentecost was one of the three great Jewish feasts. Many Israelites used to go as pilgrims to Jerusalem to adore God in the Temple. The feast originated from a very ancient thanksgiving celebration for the yearly harvest about to be reaped. Later, another motive was added to this day’s celebration with the remembrance of the promulgation of the Law given by God on Mount Sinai. This was celebrated fifty days after Passover. So, the material harvest which the Jews celebrated with joy became the Christian feast celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit with all his gifts and fruits.

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