Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Posted by ksozenbe in Sikhism on 10. Jun, 2011 | Comments Off
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji (Sikhism) Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1563-1606). Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the first Sikh Martyr and the fifth Guru. He built the Harimandir Sihih (Home of the Divine) in which Sikhs could meet to learn, in the town of Amritsar (Pool of Nectar). To emphasize that the [...]
June 12 Pentecost
Posted by ksozenbe in Christian on 10. Jun, 2011 | Comments Off
Pentecost (Christianity) Pentecost (for both Eastern and Western Christians), also known as Whitsunday in some Western Churches, is the commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus following His ascension (Acts 2:1-11). It comes 50 days after Easter.
June 8-9 Shavuot (Weeks)
Posted by ksozenbe in Judaism on 03. Jun, 2011 | Comments Off
Shavuot (Judaism) Shavuot (Weeks, the plural of the Hebrew word for seven) marks the conclusion of the period of send weeks that follows Pesah. Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah to the Israelites and the completion of God’s purpose to create a special people. It is celebrated for two days in the Diaspora (the [...]
June 2 Ascension
Posted by ksozenbe in Christian on 27. May, 2011 | Comments Off
Ascension (Easterna and Western Christians) Ascension is the anniversary of Jesus’ ascension into heaven and enthronement as universal sovereign. It comes 40 days after Easter/Pascha.
