The Vigil of Pentecost is celebrated on the evening before Pentecost Sunday, marking the culmination of the Easter season. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, as described in Acts 2, and the birth of the Church. The vigil typically includes Scripture readings that reflect the themes of renewal, empowerment, and the spread of the Gospel. The faithful gather to pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit, preparing their hearts for the celebration of Pentecost. The vigil emphasizes the unity of the Church and the ongoing mission of evangelization, with a focus on spiritual renewal and transformation.
(*) denotes that the Pentecost is a moveable observance date. This date determined based on Easter Sunday, a moveable feast based on the lunar and solar cycles of the Jewish calendar.