Pantekosta

from yunani

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agama
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From yunani

Definition

Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit.

Etymology

Loanword from the Greek 'pentekostē', meaning 'fiftieth day'. This term entered Indonesian through Christian influence, referring to the celebration held fifty days after the resurrection of Jesus Christ when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles.

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