The Pentecost Illustrated in Stained Glass

Pentecost Stained Glass Windows

An important feast day in the Christian calendar, Pentecost commemorates the day on which the Apostles and other prominent followers of Jesus became filled with the Holy Spirit after Christ’s Ascension. These religious stained glass windows usually show a group of Christ’s followers, and many picture a dove, which is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. Red may be a dominant color since it is the one associated with Pentecost, and the “tongues of fire” often present in Pentecost stained glass art are used to symbolize the descent of the Holy Spirit. Works illustrating the Pentecost are suitable not only for those looking for Catholic stained glass, but also Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, andof course Pentecostal parishes. These art glass windows can help educate the faithful and possibly inspire them to learn more about one of the most important events in Christianity.

The Day of Pentecost is beautifully illustrated in stained glass.

The Story of Pentecost

The feast of Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday (the day on which Christ was resurrected from the dead) and 10 days after Jesus ascended into Heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father. On this day, many of those who believed in the word of Jesus and His divine nature were in Jerusalem for a festival. The simple gathering, however, was soon transformed into a miraculous occasion.

The events of Pentecost are recounted in the Book of Acts (2 : 1-6). While the followers of Christ were together, they heard a sound that resembled a strong wind, and it filled the place where they were gathered. According to the Book of Acts, “there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost…” The account also states that the men and women began to speak in tongues.

The Pentecost is important not only because of its mysterious and unearthly nature, but also because it was a fulfillment of a prophecy made by Christ before His death and resurrection. The following words in the Book of Joel (2 : 28-29) seem to foreshadow Pentecost: “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh.”

Mary and Christ’s disciples are pictured on the Day of Pentecost.

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