Orthodox Christians celebrate the feast of Pentecost – the Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost). Pentecost is one of the great feasts of the Lord. It is known by many names among the people, such as Duovden, Doedni, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, etc.
It is celebrated ten days after Spasovden (Ascension of Christ), and fifty days after Easter (Resurrection of Christ). Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, or as the holy fathers call it, “the birthday of the Church.”
On the 10th day after Christ’s ascension, and on the 50th day after His resurrection, on the Jewish holiday of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles in the form of tongues of fire, and they were filled with power and received the gift of speaking in various languages.
For the church, this event has a special significance because the Holy Spirit, from that time until today, has not left her and constantly descends upon the church in the liturgy, in prayers, in all works. He is the Spirit through whom the Christian life is called spiritual.
