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Teaching on the Day of Pentecost

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Teaching on the Day of Pentecost

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter (that is, the Holy Spirit), will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. (Jn. 16:7, 13). This, His promise and benefit, is so great that we cannot even comprehend it: for the Lord promised to send not an Angel, not a man, but the Holy Spirit Himself.

The Feast of the Holy Trinity (Pentecost)

Hieromonk Job (Gumerov)

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The Feast of the Holy Trinity (Pentecost)

Hieromonk Job (Gumerov)

The custom of adorning the church with tree branches, flowers, and grass goes back to ancient times. The Old Testament Pentecost was the feast of the first harvest (Ex. 23:16). People brought the first fruits of their harvest and flowers into the court of the Temple. In New Testament times, the trees and other plants in the church symbolize the renewal of people through the power of the Holy Spirit which has descended.

Pentecost: The Descent of the Holy Spirit

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Pentecost: The Descent of the Holy Spirit

In the new covenant of the Messiah, the Passover event takes on its new meaning as the celebration of Christ's death and resurrection, the "exodus" of men from this sinful world to the Kingdom of God. And in the New Testament as well, the Pentecostal feast is fulfilled and made new by the coming of the "new law," the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Christ.

Pentecost (8th Sunday after Pascha)

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Pentecost (8th Sunday after Pascha)

The day of Pentecost was the day, when the Old Testament theocracy which began on Sinai and ruled the people through the written law, the law of slavery and of death, was replaced by the New Testament law, where the people are led by the Spirit of God, the spirit of adoption and freedom (Rom. 8). Thus, as the Pascha of Christ abolished the Old Testament Pascha, the New Testament Pentecost replaces the Old Testament one, from which life under the law began.

When is Pentecost in Greece?

Enough Pentecost dates to keep advance travel planners very happy

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When is Pentecost in Greece?

Enough Pentecost dates to keep advance travel planners very happy

While in some Christian denominations, this religious holiday slides by with relatively little fanfare, in Orthodox Greece Pentecost is vigorously celebrated. For the more secularly-minded traveler in Greece, it can even be thought of as a kind of "second Easter" if you've unfortunately missed the first.

Feast of Holy Pentecost

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Feast of Holy Pentecost

The icon of the Feast of Pentecost is known as "The Descent of the Holy Spirit". It is an icon of bold colors of red and gold signifying that this is a great event. The movement of the icon is from the top to the bottom. At the top of the icon is a semicircle with rays coming from it. The rays are pointing toward the Apostles, and the tongues of fire are seen descending upon each one of them signifying the descent of the Holy Spirit.

Pentecost

Archbishop Dmitri (Royster)

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Pentecost

Archbishop Dmitri (Royster)

At Babel a false unity established out of pride led to a scattering of all men, confusion among the citizens of the earth. Diverse "tongues," in this case, became indicative of divisions, man’s inability to understand God, his fellow man and environment. On Pentecost, however, the many "tongues" of the Divine Spirit became a sign and source for unity, a profound unity established through love for Christ that can only be granted by God Himself.

“Don’t Call Us…We’ll Call You” - The Pentecost of Evangelical Orthodox Christians at the Phanar

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“Don’t Call Us…We’ll Call You” - The Pentecost of Evangelical Orthodox Christians at the Phanar

That is the date and feast day that the Ecumenical Patriarchate and its Holy and Sacred Synod of Bishops chose to refuse an audience with the party of 18 Evangelical Orthodox Christians whose 12 year journey to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church led them to the Church of St. George at the Phanar, Istanbul, Turkey. Some of the details of this journey have been chronicled by Father Peter Gillquist in his book “Becoming Orthodox".

The Feast of Pentecost

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The Feast of Pentecost

The tenth day following the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ was the fiftieth day following Christ’s Resurrection. Following the Lord’s direct instruction, all of the Apostles, the Mother of God, other disciples of Christ, and other faithful were together, of one accord, in Jerusalem. It was the third hour of the day – in our terms, 9:00 AM. Suddenly there was a sound from the Heavens, like unto a mighty rushing wind, filling the entire house in which Christ’s disciples were. Then, tongues of fire appeared and came to rest upon, i.e. as it were became established upon, each of them, a single tongue of fire upon each.

Pentecost - Trinity Sunday

Fr. Thomas Hopko

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Pentecost - Trinity Sunday

Fr. Thomas Hopko

Tradition says that to fulfil the prophecy of Joel, the Holy Spirit descended not only on the twelve chosen Apostles, but also upon all those who were with them "with one accord in one place", that is, on the whole Church. This is why in Icons of Pentecost there are represented Apostles not belonging to the twelve - Apostle Paul, and among the seventy, Luke the Evangelist and Mark the Evangelist.

Questions and answers on Pentecost

Archpriest Andrew Phillips

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Questions and answers on Pentecost

Archpriest Andrew Phillips

Would you say that Pentecost is the most important feast after the Nativity of Christ? What does the word Pentecost mean? Can you say something about the days immediately before and after Pentecost?..

The Day of the Holy Trinity. Pentecost:The Gospel of the Descent of the Holy Spirit

From the collected works of St. Nicholai (Velimirovich)

St. Nicholai Velimirovich

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The Day of the Holy Trinity. Pentecost:The Gospel of the Descent of the Holy Spirit

Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem: Homily on Holy Spirit Day in the Russian Mission Church

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem

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Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem: Homily on Holy Spirit Day in the Russian Mission Church

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem

The power of the Holy Spirit is what holds together the whole institution of the Church.

The Language of Divine Love and the Grace of the Holy Spirit

A Homily for the Feast of Pentecost

Hieromonk Ignaty (Shestakov)

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The Language of Divine Love and the Grace of the Holy Spirit

A Homily for the Feast of Pentecost

Hieromonk Ignaty (Shestakov)

The grace of the Holy Spirit is our greatest treasure.

The Trinity Shines Throughout the World

On the Persons of the Holy Trinity

St. Innocent of Kherson

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The Trinity Shines Throughout the World

On the Persons of the Holy Trinity

St. Innocent of Kherson

But apart from all this, each of the Three Persons of the Godhead, we can say, has placed a kind of mark of His Personal existence on all things.

Homily for Pentecost

The grace-filled actions of the Holy Spirit on Christians

St. Alexei Mechev

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Homily for Pentecost

The grace-filled actions of the Holy Spirit on Christians

St. Alexei Mechev

Call on the Holy Spirit—always keep your hearts pure so as not to drive away the Holy Spirit from them but to attract Him.

The Final, Saving Day

On the Feast of Pentecost

Priest Ioannis Fortomas

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The Final, Saving Day

On the Feast of Pentecost

Priest Ioannis Fortomas

This is the final, saving day of Pentecost. The Holy Church sings at the Vespers of Pentecost: We celebrate Pentecost and the coming of the Spirit, and the time appointed for the promise, and the fulfillment of hope. These are the first words from the first hymn of Pentecost heard by the faithful. These words are a succinct, almost text-book-like definition of this feast. T

Consciousness of Our Own Poverty is Evidence of Life in God

A Homily on the Feast of Pentecost

Hieromonk John (Ludishchev)

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Consciousness of Our Own Poverty is Evidence of Life in God

A Homily on the Feast of Pentecost

Hieromonk John (Ludishchev)

What happens to the soul of a man, to man himself upon meeting God?

The Grace of the Holy Spirit Can Change Us!

Homily on the Day of the Holy Trinity

Archimandrite John (Krestiankin)

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The Grace of the Holy Spirit Can Change Us!

Homily on the Day of the Holy Trinity

Archimandrite John (Krestiankin)

Pentecost continues, and over the years and up to our days it happens with each of us if only we would truly strive with all our souls for God and seek Him.

The Grace of the Holy Spirit

Hieromonk Ignaty (Shestakov)

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The Grace of the Holy Spirit

Hieromonk Ignaty (Shestakov)

The Holy Spirit works in Christians, but people deprived of such grace can neither understand nor tolerate it, but try to ridicule it, often from their misunderstanding. But the Spirit of Divine grace also works on them—we just have to show apostolic zeal and labor to bring this Divine grace to the entire world.

What a Treasure We Have

Spiritual Instructions and Teachings on Pentecost, the Day of the Holy Trinity

Archimandrite Kirill (Pavlov)

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What a Treasure We Have

Spiritual Instructions and Teachings on Pentecost, the Day of the Holy Trinity

Archimandrite Kirill (Pavlov)

Everything that we have now in the Holy Church—all of its spiritual riches, all the grace coming from its prayers and Sacraments—all of it originates from the holy day of Pentecost.

Three Thousand Souls in One Day!

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis

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Three Thousand Souls in One Day!

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis

That oration of St. Peter must have been pretty incredible, if it converted three thousand souls in one day! I often think about church growth—it is part of my “ministry” as a priest and part of my “job” as an administrator of a parish. Why is it that some churches are growing and others are in decline? And why is it that overall in America, at this time, churches in general are in decline? At the outset, on the day of Pentecost, three thousand people, who woke up that morning, not knowing what Christianity was about, were converted and gave their lives to Christ. How did that happen?

Thirsting for the Dew of the Holy Spirit

A Discourse on the Feast of Pentecost

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov

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Thirsting for the Dew of the Holy Spirit

A Discourse on the Feast of Pentecost

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov speaks on the spiritual and earthly aspects of the feast of Pentecost and on what each of must do and remember on this day.

The Holy Spirit Comes Down as Fire on All People

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis

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The Holy Spirit Comes Down as Fire on All People

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis

None of us are likely to see tongues of fire on our heads, the way that the Holy Spirit came on the Apostles. But all of us have tongues of fire in our hearts, the light of the Holy Spirit burning in us. It is up to us to stoke the fire and spread the message. Come back tomorrow to learn the various languages of the Gospel and how to speak them.

Why We Don't Sense the Holy Spirit

Fr. James Guirguis

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Why We Don't Sense the Holy Spirit

Fr. James Guirguis

The Holy Spirit is not some magical gift, but a personal encounter with the person of the Holy Spirit through His energies. The energies of God are given to us by His grace and not because we deserve them. Although this is the case, there are certain dispositions and attitudes that will allow God to magnify His grace within us.

Two words on Pentecost with pastors of St. Tikhon's

Archimandrite Sergius (Bowyer), Abp. Michael (Dahulich)

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Two words on Pentecost with pastors of St. Tikhon's

Archimandrite Sergius (Bowyer), Abp. Michael (Dahulich)

This great feast of Pentecost is an inseparable continuation of the Lord’s Cross and Resurrection and Ascension to the right hand of the Father, in which the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the Church, recalling to mind the words of our Savior, and guiding our steps towards perfection in Christ. On this great feast we offer the words of two inspiring voices from St. Tikhon’s Monastery and Seminary in South Canaan, PA—those of Archimandrite Sergius, the abbot of St. Tikhon’s Monastery, and of Abp. Michael (Dahulich) of New York and New Jersey, rector and professor at St. Tikhon’s Seminary.

Pentecost? Hooray! On Our Knees!

Peter Davydov, Archpriest Alexei Sorokin

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Pentecost? Hooray! On Our Knees!

Peter Davydov, Archpriest Alexei Sorokin

Seeing himself on the path of salvation as infirm, weak, and sinful, man asks that Holy Spirit God has given to His Church not leave us, that it would strengthen us, heal us of our infirmities and spiritual passions. This is what is said in the kneeling prayers.

On the Second Canon for Pentecost

Deacon Vladimir Vasilik

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On the Second Canon for Pentecost

Deacon Vladimir Vasilik

We are about to partake in the services for Holy Pentecost, as the Church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Disciples. The Matins service is especially notable for Canon II, a monument of ecclesiastical poetry. We offer this commentary on that canon by liturgical scholar Deacon Vladimir Vasilik. The excerpts from the canon are from the translation by Archimandrite Ephrem Lash.

Sermon by St. John (Maximovich, +1966) of Shanghai and San Francisco on the Holy Pentecost

St. John of Shanghai

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Sermon by St. John (Maximovich, +1966) of Shanghai and San Francisco on the Holy Pentecost

St. John of Shanghai

Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit have common thought, common will, common actions. What the Father desires, the Son also desires, and the Holy Spirit also desires. This is not so with man. We are in constant disagreement, we have differing desires. Even a small child expresses his own wishes, willfulness, disobedience to his loving parents...

The Feast of Pentecost, or Holy Trinity Sunday

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