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Pentecost (Whitsunday):
A feast of the universal Church, which commemorates the Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles. Pentecost is a holiday of Christianity. Pentecost is 50 days after Easter It is also just 10 days after the Ascension. It comes from the Greek word Pentékosté, meaning "fiftieth). It is also known in English as Whitsun (Whitsunday), because of the white robes worn this day by those newly baptized. |
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