White House Issues Message Marking Pentecost
The White House released a statement on May 24, 2026, recognizing the Christian observance of Pentecost. The message references the biblical account and links the holiday to national values.
foxnews.comThe White House released a statement on May 24, 2026, marking the Christian observance of Pentecost. The message states that Melania and the president join Christians in the United States and elsewhere celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles in Jerusalem fifty days after Easter.
It describes the event as fulfilling a promise by Jesus Christ and giving the Apostles authority to spread the message of God.
The statement recounts that thousands responded to Saint Peter’s call to repent and be baptized, and that the message of salvation has since spread across generations. It notes that the day is observed as the birth of Christ’s Church.
The message affirms faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to pursuing His will as one Nation under God. It also references the upcoming 250th anniversary of American Independence and expresses a prayer that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide the country. The statement concludes with the phrase “Happy Pentecost!
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