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Descent of the Holy Ghost

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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While the Apostles were assembled in prayer ten days after the Ascension of Christ, the Holy Ghost descended upon them, purifying their hearts and enlightening their minds, to enable them to preach the Gospel. Among the masters who have represented this subject in art are: El Greco, Mengs, Rubens, and Van Dyck.

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Entry for 'Descent of the Holy Ghost'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​d/descent-of-the-holy-ghost.html. 1910.
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