Pentecostes - Pentecost 1650-1660 Josefa d` Obidos - Josefa de Ayala Cabreira 1630-1684 Se de Coimbra Portugal,Portuguese, ( The Christian holiday of Pentecost, which is celebrated on the seventh Sunday (49 days) after Easter, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1–31). Some Christians believe this event represents the birth of the Catholic Church. )

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Pentecost, Whitsunday, major festival in the Christian church, celebrated on the Sunday that falls on the, 50th day of Easter, It commemorates the descent of the ,Holy Spirit on the Apostles and other disciples, following the Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension , Jesus Christ

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