Jesus ascended to heaven 40 days after his resurrection. In the meantime, he appeared to the apostles, several close female disciples and hundreds of other people.
Ascension Thursday is 39 days (5½ weeks) after Easter Sunday, so there are 38 days between Easter Sunday and Ascension Thursday.
There is no Ascension Sunday. Ascension Thursday is 39 days after Easter Sunday.
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For the Catholic Church and many other 'daughter' churches, the holy day 40 days after their Easter Sunday is called Ascension Thursday.
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Ascension is the fortieth day after Easter and Pentecost the fiftieth. In the liturgical year, they are usually celebrated on the following Sunday.
Pentecost Sunday is 49 days after Easter Sunday.
The Ascension of Jesus Christ takes place many days after His ressurection, or 'Easter'. According to the Bible He was seen by many people, including His disciples during the 40 days after His ressurection. At the end of the 40 days He ascended to Heaven in full view of the disciples.
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Easter is 40 days.
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The church season of Easter lasts 49 days.
Lent last for 40 days before Easter
The Pentecost is usually seven weeks after Easter Sunday. The Pentecost usually comes 50 days after Easter. The days counted include Easter Day.
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