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Pentecost started during the Old Testament times. At that time it was the Jewish feast days called the Feast of Harvest.
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For the New Testament Church, some have dated this event (God freely giving His Holy Spirit to the disciples of Christ) as occurring in Jerusalem, on Pentecost Sunday (50 days from Christ's resurrection on Saturday), June 17th, 31 AD.
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∙ 12y agoThe Jews also celebrated a Pentecost, also known as Shavuot, from the second century BCE onwards and hence in Jesus' day, in memory of the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai. It takes place fifty days after Passover, just as the Christian Pentecost takes place fifty days after Easter. Numbers 11:25 tells us that on that occasion, the spirit of God came down on the seventy elders and they began to prophesy in ecstasy. There are enough parallels to the earlier account to raise doubts about the historicity of the Christian Pentecost.
If there are doubts about the historicity of the Christian Pentecost story, then we could say that Pentecost really began when the story was written in Acts of the Apostles and became accepted in the early Christian community as a historical fact.
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God gave His Seven Day Plan of Holy Days to the Congregation of Israel to picture for them His plan of Salvation for mankind. It was called the 'Festival of Weeks in Leviticus 23 and is also known as the Feast of the Firstfruits - those called in their lifetimes to become the future 'bride of Christ' at the marriage feast of the Lamb - the first to be changed into spiritual sons and daughters.
The Apostles and disciples were already gathered together when God gave His Holy Spirit to them (Acts 2). It became known in the New Testament as Pentecost but all three names are the same Feast Day, occuring 50 days (meaning of Pentecost in Greek) after Jesus' was resurrected (a Saturday as Pentecost is a Sunday - just do the math). It began the Church of God on Earth.
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On the day of Pentecost all the Lord's followers were together in one place. Suddenly there was a noise from heaven like the sound of a mighty wind. It filled the house where they were meeting. Then they saw what looked like fiery tongues moving in all directions, and a tongue came and settled on each person there. The Holy Spirit took control of everyone, and they began speaking whatever languages the Spirit let them speak.
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∙ 11y agoOn the day of Pentecost all the Lord's followers were together in one place. Suddenly there was a noise from heaven like the sound of a mighty wind. It filled the house where they were meeting. Then they saw what looked like fiery tongues moving in all directions, and a tongue came and settled on each person there. The Holy Spirit took control of everyone, and they began speaking whatever languages the Spirit let them speak.
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∙ 15y agopentecost is the Christian celebration of the giving of the Holy Spirit by God to all people who become Christian. It is celebrated 50 Days after Christ Resurrected hence the name PENTAcost
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∙ 13y agoPentecost founded the Catholic Church in around 33 AD. The same year Jusus died.
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∙ 13y ago50th day after Easter.
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When is the birhtday of the Catholic church?
during pentecost
Where did the Roman Catholic Church begin?
It began on the day of Pentecost.
How did the Catholic Church begin at Pentecost?
The Catholic Church began at Pentecost with the coming of the Holy Spirit "like the rush of a mighty wind" on the Apostles in the upper room, read the second chapter of Acts.
Did pentecost start the beginning of the Catholic year?
Yes
What is the approximate date that the Roman Catholic Church started?
Pentecost Sunday in about the year 33 AD. is considered the birthday of the Catholic Church.
Where was the Catholic Church founded?
In Jerusalem on Pentecost Sunday in the year 33 AD.
Where in the world did Orthodox start?
The Orthodox Church began as the first Christian Church (alongside the Roman Catholic Church--this was obviously before the schism which occurred in 1054 between the two churches) at Pentecost in Jerusalem. Short answer: Jerusalem
Did Pope Paul IV start the Catholic Church?
No, he did not start the Catholic Church.
When did the confirmation start?
In the beginning of the Christian Church, on the Day of Pentecost.
Who first found a Catholic Church?
.Catholic AnswerSt. Peter, in Jerusalem, 33 A.D. on Pentecost, in cooperation with the Holy Spirit.
What church did Dr. Dwight Pentecost start in the Dallas area?
Grace Bible Church
What is the most important feast of the Church year?
Easter is the second most important day of the Church year. The most important feast day is Pentecost. Had there been no Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, the Church would never have gotten off the ground. Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church. So Easter and Pentecost are both important feast days in the Catholic Church.
