Christians in Reunion celebrate Pentecost this Sunday

Every year, thousands of Catholics gather on the Cauldron esplanade for Pentecost mass

 

This Sunday, May 19, 2024, the Christians of Reunion celebrate Pentecost which corresponds, in the Bible, to the arrival of the Holy Spirit on Earth. And this, 50 days after Easter and 10 days after Ascension. This religious festival brings together the faithful in all the churches on the island 

This Sunday morning, the faithful of churches from the four corners of the island celebrated the Pentecost mass, which closes the Easter season. This is an important date for all Christians in Reunion. An important moment of fervor, which arrives 50 days after Easter.

Pentecost Mass at Sainte-Anne Parish

For the faithful who were not able to attend Pentecost Mass this Sunday, it is possible to watch this morning's Mass from Sainte-Anne Parish, in Saint-Denis. 

And for those who are waiting for tomorrow, Pentecost Monday is an unmissable event for the faithful.

Pentecost Monday celebrated on the Chaudron esplanade by Mgr Pascal Chane-Teng

Tomorrow, for Pentecost Monday, thousands of faithful are expected for the traditional mass which will take place on the Chaudron esplanade, in Saint-Denis. It will be chaired by the Bishop of Reunion, Monsignor Pascal Chane-Teng. 

Monsignor Pascal Chane-Teng was ordained bishop of Reunion by his predecessor Monsignor Gilbert Aubry, on October 15, 2023. On Monday, May 20, he will celebrate Pentecost mass at the Chaudron

Pentecost, a day marked by the birth of two religions

Pentecost is a special day, marked by the birth of two religions. Christians commemorate the "descent of the Holy Spirit" on the first disciples of Jesus, ten days after the Ascension. An event which symbolizes the birth of the Church.

For Jews, it is the holiday of Shavuot, the day when Moses receives the Ten Commandments.

 

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