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THE FREEPORT NEWS
Friday, May 22, 2015
tHE trUtH ABoUt WHIt MoNDAY: Pro-Cathedral of Christ the king Anglican Church rector Archdeacon Fr. Harry Bain revealed the truth about Whit Monday and why it is a largely celebrated holiday.
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The truth about Whit Monday,
‘It’s a Christian holiday’
SHARELL LOCKHART
FN News Reporter
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Families
and
businesses
throughout The Bahamas are
making preparations to enjoy the
upcoming Whit Monday holiday
on May 25, 2015.
Swimsuits, sunscreen, steaks,
hotdogs, hamburgers, dozens of
condiments and recreational toys
and tools will be packed and
used by Whit Monday “holidayers” but the question that com-
monly stands out is, “Do you
know the truth about the fete?”
Pro-Cathedral of Christ the
King Anglican Church rector
Archdeacon Fr. Harry Bain revealed the truth about Whit
Monday and why it is a largely
celebrated holiday.
“The church in its early beginnings designated the Monday
after Pentecost/Whit Sunday as a
bank holiday. “Whit Sunday is
celebrated 50 days after the Lord
Jesus Christ’s resurrection with
the Feast of Ascension cele-
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brated 40 days after Easter.
“Before Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven He instructed
His disciples to wait in
Jerusalem, where He would send
a Comforter/Advocate, which is
the Holy Spirit.
“According to Biblical history
the Holy Spirit came upon the
disciples and Christians on Whit
Sunday, which is also known as
the Feast of Pentecost.
“Whit Monday is a Christian
holiday like Easter Monday and
Boxing Day that are based on the
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significant celebrations that
occur the day before to paint a
clear picture in the case of Boxing Day, Christmas is celebrated
the day prior.
“While Emancipation Day and
Independence Day are nationally
celebrated holidays in The Bahamas, they are not Christian
holidays,” said Fr. Bain.
Many Christians, who know
and understand the biblical history of Whit Monday or Pentecost Monday, will organize
prayer rallies, which include
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many other such countries that
have obtained independence, we
still hold onto significant Christian holidays as we are known
for our claim of being a Christian
Nation.”
So as everyone, families and
businesses alike plan to enjoy the
Whit Monday holiday, a special
plea is being issued to give God
thanks for sending the Comforter
as well as to pass on the truth regarding this Christian observance and those remaining on
the calendar to come.
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prayers and street marches in
commemoration of the holiday.
According to Fr. Bain, “Pentecost in the early church had always been a major celebration
with hundreds of persons being
baptized during the Feast of Pentecost hence, the following day
was set aside to honor the baptism.
“Christian holidays are always
a massive celebration especially
in Commonwealth Nations (former British colonies) and despite
the fact that The Bahamas like
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