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 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.
April 24 Easter or Pascha
Posted by ksozenbe in Christian on 15. Apr, 2011 | Comments Off
Easter or Pascha (Christianity) Easter for Western Christians, Pascha for Eastern Christians, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. It initiates the fifty-day period culminating in Pentecost.
April 22 Holy (Good) Friday
Posted by ksozenbe in Christian on 15. Apr, 2011 | Comments Off
Holy (Good) Friday (Christianity) Holy Friday for Eastern Christians, Good Friday for Western Christians, commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ, i.e. his submission to death by crucifixion.
