Ascension Day

During the 40 days after the Resurrection, Jesus showed himself to his followers, in Acts 1.2 we read

"He showed himself to these men after his death, and gave ample proof that he was alive; over a period of forty days he appeared to them and taught them about the kingdom of God"

Ascension Day marks the last of these appearances on the Mount of Olives:

"as they watched, he was lifted up, and a cloud removed him from their sight" (Acts 1.9)

The Church celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples as they met in Jerusalem, 10 days after Jesus ascended into Heaven.

"While the day of Pentecost was running its course they were together in one place, when suddenly there came from the sky a noise like that of a strong driving wind, which filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues like flames of fire, dispersed among them and resting on each one. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them power of utterance" (Acts 2. 1-4)