Pentecostal
April 14, 1906 is the date of the initial outpouring of the Holy Spirit at 312 Azusa Street, Los Angeles, under the leadership of William J. Seymour — the beginning of the global Pentecostal movement.
While not a formal church calendar feast, this date is recognized in many Pentecostal and Charismatic churches, particularly around anniversaries (the centennial in 2006 saw major global celebrations). It usually falls on or around April 14 (fixed).
It is especially important in Pentecostal traditions. Browse Christian holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- commemoration
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- North America, Global
- Themes
- Church History, Holy Spirit
- Liturgical colour
- N/A
Common questions
Azusa Street Centennial is observed on April 14 (fixed). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
April 14, 1906 is the date of the initial outpouring of the Holy Spirit at 312 Azusa Street, Los Angeles, under the leadership of William J. Seymour — the beginning of the global Pentecostal movement. While not a formal church calendar feast, this date is recognized in many Pentecostal and Charismatic churches, particularly around anniversaries (the centennial in 2006 saw major global celebrations).
It is associated with Pentecostal. It falls in the Ordinary Time season of the liturgical year.