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Learn More about Adventists one can see how Pentecost dramatically impacted the early church many Christians regard Pentecost as the birthdate of the Christian church. Pentecost marks the fulfillment of Jesus Christ's promise to send the Holy Spirit to empower and guide His disciples the disciples were gathered in Jerusalem when suddenly a sound like a rushing wind filled the place and tongues of fire appeared over each of them They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages a manifestation of the Spirit's empowering presence. “Look And how is it that we hear each in our own language in which we were born we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God” (Acts 2:7 the church multiplied in number from 120 to 3,000 believers The Pentecost serves as a reminder of the call to engage in mission and evangelism. At the time of Pentecost spoke in languages understood by a diverse assembly of people from various nations This is not merely a historical event but a clarion call for us to prayerfully carry the everlasting gospel to every corner of the earth the Spirit of God will again be manifested in a similar way The time is now — emboldened to share the good news we are commissioned to be ambassadors of hope This is not a time for complacency but a divine summons to actively participate in God's redemptive plan for humanity. Let us proclaim the distinctive truths entrusted to us and embody the love of Christ in a world hungering for hope and wholeness.  All of us church leaders and members, play a pivotal role in mobilizing for evangelism. With Pentecost 2025 our goal in North America is to hold at least 3,000 proclamation initiatives in 2025 with 2024 a year of "Preparing for Pentecost." We are in this together and embody the love of Christ in a world hungering for hope and wholeness Let's take the words of Matthew 24:14 to heart: "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations To facilitate Pentecost 2025, not only will the NAD leadership lead by example through prayer and proclamation events, resources and training will be made available through the North American Division Pentecost 2025 website We are committed to equipping our members with the tools and knowledge necessary for effective evangelism Whether it's through innovative outreach strategies we must adapt to reach hearts longing for the hope and wholeness found in Jesus CLICK HERE to "Plug into Pentecost" and join the NAD's list to receive valuable tips and tools for evangelism in your own context Whether you are a church holding a traditional event a family conducting a meeting with friends a school leader inviting the community to an event or an social media content provider hosting a Bible study we want to hear from you and provide assistance you may need Pastors, CLICK HERE to sign up for financial help up to $3,000 FAQS The North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists (NAD) has received a $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc as part of its National Initiative to Strengthen Hispanic Pastoral Leaders and Congregations North American Division Executive Committee Alexander Bryant reminds those in attendance about the July 1 registration opening for Pentecost 2025 Pentecost dramatically impacted the early church many Christians regard Pentecost as the birthdate of the Christian church (see Acts 2) Pentecost marks the fulfillment of Jesus Christ's promise to send the Holy Spirit to empower and guide His disciples the North American Division Executive Committee has voted to approve Pentecost 2025 an initiative to be launched for church leaders and members alike to seek the Holy Spirit’s power and mobilize for evangelism with the goal of holding at least 3,000 proclamation initiatives division wide in 2025 Adventists with approval from their church board can sign up to be part of Pentecost 2025 with the option to apply for startup funds.* “All of us can play a pivotal role in sharing the love of Jesus and the distinctive truths entrusted to us,” said G “Moving forward with Pentecost 2025 helps us all embrace the mission and proclaim the gospel This is an opportunity for each member to take the words of Matthew 24:14 to heart.” The plan is straightforward. Using the rest of 2024 as planning and preparation time, a pastor or lay person is encouraged to take their proposal for a proclamation initiative (i.e. evangelistic meetings) to their local church board [or school board] for an action of support. Upon voted church/school board approval, the person registers for Pentecost 2025 by filling out the NAD form at https://www.nadadventist.org/pentecost2025 up to $3,000 in financial assistance for their local event Once the local conference designee provides approval the application goes to the union and then the NAD; and a resource welcome kit is sent to the church/school Upon completion of the event a report will be submitted to the division “Pentecost 2025 is for all Seventh-day Adventist churches across the North American Division We are urging total member involvement,” said Calvin Watkins “And we recognize that the majority of our churches are small and may need ‘seed money’ and resources that can help them chart the way forward We hope to provide both to as many as possible To facilitate Pentecost 2025, not only will the NAD leadership lead by example through proclamation events and dedicated prayer time, resources and training will be made available through the North American Division website Resources will be available in Spanish and French “We are committed to equipping our members with the tools and knowledge necessary for effective evangelism we must find ways to reach hearts longing for the hope and wholeness found in Jesus,” said Jose Cortes Jr. NAD Ministerial Association associate director for evangelism Plugging into Pentecost by joining the NAD's list of proclamation initiatives means getting access to valuable tips and tools for evangelism — including regional training events and webinars — in a variety of contexts “Whether you are a church holding a traditional event there will be resources and training to help you along the way,” said Kent Sharpe NAD project director of Antioch initiatives “We want the Holy Spirit to descend on us as never before,” Bryant said “The Pentecost serves as a reminder of the call to engage in mission and evangelism to carry the everlasting gospel to every corner of the earth Article has been updated to include this newest development which occurred after the article's original posting.  The NAD plans to open registration and the full version of the webpage on July 1 In addition to the Pentecost 2025 application there will be a comprehensive list of resources Below is a small selection highlighting the answers to the most-asked questions the division has already received Pentecost 2025 is meant to encourage proclamation events that teach the Christ-centered biblical teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Appeals to accept Jesus as Savior and to join the Adventist Church through baptism or profession of faith need to be included There should be at least 15 sessions (the first 10 could be done in a small group Bible study format) with five public preaching proclamation and appeals taking place Proclamation events are strategically designed activities focused on communicating the message of the Christian gospel and the distinctive beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist faith to diverse audiences These events adapt various engaging formats for maximum impact: The purpose of these events is to manifest and share the hope and love found in Jesus Christ we follow the biblical example set forth at Pentecost empowering individuals to discover and grow in their spiritual journey under the guidance of the Holy Spirit Ministering to the needs of people and developing relationships is critical if we are going to follow Jesus’ model for soul-winning On an individual level we can do this by sincerely reaching out to neighbors A church/school group might also use felt-needs seminars Once the full version of the webpage is launched check out the section 2024 – Preparing for Pentecost for resources and ideas for connecting with people in your community you’re invited to deepen your engagement with evangelism through accessible enriching resources and training opportunities Christian Record Services (CRS) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tandi Perkins as the new Director of Development Perkins brings a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector having served with distinction for over five years as the director of development for the Alaska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists a team of 19 students and five nursing faculty and staff from Pacific Union College provided physicals and regular physician office and dental care to 311 patients in Mana It was oboist Afonso Bittencourt Brito’s first time back in his native Brazil since leaving 18 months earlier to study at La Sierra University he toured the South American nation and visited his hometown as a member of a La Sierra University Chamber Winds quintet that gave performances and master classes The last Sabbath of March 2025 marked the Disabilities Ministries Annual Conference hosted this year by the Living Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church in Haymarket Representatives from across the country joined forces to share insights with the event live-streamed for those unable to attend in person This was a historic meeting with record-breaking attendance signaling the church’s increasing emphasis on inclusion Diné Adventist Radio's first full-power FM station—KDHH 89.5 FM—went live and the Western Agency of the Navajo Nation It was a quiet but powerful breakthrough for a project years in the making The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden May 20th will mark Pentecost Monday (or Lunedì di Pentecoste in Italian) – an important observance in the Christian calendar which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’s disciples Pentecost Monday is a movable feast (or festa mobile) in the Christian liturgical calendar meaning that its date changes each year depending on when Easter is celebrated: Pentecost – which marks the exact day the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples – falls on the seventh Sunday after Easter with Pentecost Monday following right after But while Pentecost Monday (also known as Whit Monday elsewhere) is a public holiday and therefore a non-working day in a number of European countries Italy – a country known for being overwhelmingly Catholic – doesn’t consider the date a festa nazionale Pentecost Monday was long a public holiday in Italy the Tuesday following Pentecost Sunday was also a national holiday up until the late 18th century But in 1977 the Italian government then led by Giulio Andreotti removed Pentecost Monday along with four other Catholic-related feasts (these included St Joseph’s Day on March 19th and the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29th) from its list of public holidays The official reason behind the change was to speed up public administration work and increase businesses’ productivity as the Italian calendar had featured nearly 20 different national holidays up to that point It could be argued however that a nationwide shift towards secularism in the second half of the 20th century also played a non-negligible role in the change That said, a number of political parties and Catholic associations have asked for the holiday to be restored over the years, with a proposal backed by the League party and centre-left Democrazia Solidale making it all the way to parliament in 2016 but being ultimately scrapped Pentecost Monday isn't the only important date on the Christian calendar not marked with a public holiday in Italy READ ALSO: How to make the most of Italy's public holidays in 2024 Curiously, while Pentecost Monday is not a public holiday on the Italian calendar, there is one area of the country where the observance does grant residents a day off: South Tyrol (or Alto Adige) meaning that local authorities have the freedom to decide on a number of economic If you’re one of South Tyrol’s 530,000 residents you will enjoy a three-day weekend this week Please log in here to leave a comment The requester URL cannot be found in our server. 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Click here to return to the homepage CNA is a service of EWTN News, Inc. the Elmhurst Art Museum unveiled the “Sustenance & Land: Five Artists Consider Our Relationship With The Earth” installation which is open to the public until April 27th The installation contains art by Chunbo Zhang The Installation was curated by Liz Chilsen who shed light on the intricacies of the installation when interviewed Liz Chilsen has an extensive history in curation from photography curation in galleries for Columbia College Chicago to her current work curating exhibits at the Elmhurst Art Museum she had been familiar with the museum for years before her employment there ensuring her curations were suited to the interests of both the museum and the demographics it attracts she clarified that she “had not worked with these artists before but knew of their work and topics of focus” and knew they would be the right choices once she had settled on the theme of the installation The Exhibit begins with an interactive art piece from Claire Pentecoste containing multiple trays of soil that guests are invited to smell The piece aims to connect the viewers with the ideas of the earth and our interconnectedness so that they are more prepared for the diverse artworks composing the installation Though the initial art piece invites the guests to utilize their senses the central piece of her section is less interactive It is composed of a series of podiums displaying various jars and tins containing earthly elements such as soil The section on Chunbo Zhang features art pieces centered on food and the earth and offers a more comedic take on the themes of the installation This section is centered around wall-mounted art pieces and guests are invited to view paintings such as a donut composed of fine china while considering the deeper messages of the work Though the absurdist qualities of the artwork may portray the art as comedic it reveals much about consumerism and conservation in America through Zhang’s connections between processed foods and Chinese motifs The artists Barbara Ciurej + Lindsay Lochman prefer to be labeled as a singular artist as they have worked together for decades and have a collaborative display in this installation Their art pairs well with the work of Chunbo Zhang a fact that Liz Chilsen emphasized during her interview especially since they draw on the comedic side of things,” expressed Chilsen Though the artists have created art centered around humanity’s relationship with food previously the artwork for this installation was unlike anything seen before especially the piece with different candies displayed as geological specimens The section containing the art of Lydia Cheshewalla is composed of an immersive art piece projected onto the walls of the gallery The images display scenes of collaboration between the natural and man-made world with brutalist architecture against the leafy green backdrop of a forest Along with this are mosaic-style pieces on the walls and other forms of vegetation native to the area This section blends the experience of the senses The images of the man-made world invading the natural world with the sounds of wildlife against city noise emphasize the shift in humanity’s relationship with the earth The art from Tomiko Jones has a much more centralized theme and though it does contain art of many mediums the usage of the color blue throughout unifies the art This section of the installation focused more on the usage of ink and the silhouettes of wildlife but other aspects of the natural world were incorporated as well through the shells and landscape shots displayed The inclusion of Jones’s art provided a different perspective into the interpretation of sustenance Though the art in this section is wall-mounted as well as a three-dimensional piece composed of shelves displaying various natural elements For those looking to immerse themselves in art addressing our dependence on the earth and how we seek to sustain ourselves from it this installation from the Elmhurst Art Museum is an invaluable experience All images courtesy of the Elmhurst Art Museum and The Silverman Group This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Guatemala  – The 2017 GMA Dove Award winning popular Latin worship band Miel San Marcos release their tenth live album PENTECOSTÉS (Pentecost) from their historic recording at Madison Square Garden in New York The PENTECOSTÉS album boasts 17 epic songs that were part of the live concert recording lineup on September 2nd of this year in front of over fourteen thousand concert goers.  The album includes special features and collaborations by Pastor and Latin Grammy nominated Christian artist Marco Barrientos on the worship classic “Bienvenido Espíritu Santo” (Holy Spirit “El Poderoso de Israel” (The Mighty One of Israel) and a new song “Mereces Gloria” (Worthy of Glory).  The night’s surprise guest was the popular Mexican singer Marcela Gándara who is also featured singing alongside Miel San Marcos on “Abba Padre” (Abba Father) While always staying close to their praise and worship roots Miel San Marcos experiments on the PENTECOSTÉS album with pop rock and some EDM influences paired with electronic sounds this worship ministry believes that their music should be a personal experience an experience in each person and family household “Libre” (Free) is this album’s second single.  Written by the group’s lead vocalist Josh Morales “Libre” is a soul-stirring song that reaffirms the transformation that occurs while experiencing God’s freedom.  The “Libre” official music video is available on YouTube who received a 2017 Dove Award for Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year for their popular worship anthem “No Hay Lugar Más Alto” (No Higher Place) featuring Christine D’Clario keep their hearts grounded in the calling that they have received to continue writing songs for the Spanish speaking church across the world and for God PENTECOSTÉS is now available in all digital platforms promote and celebrate the Gospel through music The ecumenical council was among the most significant events of the 20th century To call it simply “Vatican II” is not sufficient The complex purpose was to celebrate a true ecumenical council Thus we are referring not only to a Catholic event but also to one with great ecumenical and worldwide repercussions Its significance extended well beyond the Christian churches to reach We must contemplate with admiration Pope John in the Basilica of St There in 1959 the now “blessed” pope convened the Roman Synod and convoked the ecumenical council His choice of this feast to convene a council revealed his hope of opening a path leading to conversion for the church Blessed John XXIII’s hope for a council was a real inspiration of the Holy Spirit That inspiration brought hope to the church and to the whole world Today we can sincerely affirm that the assimilation of his message is not yet complete Fifty years after the opening of the council many who know about it have not yet implemented it or read its documents or understood it It is also true that many have sought to erase its memory because the challenges the council set before us are rather uncomfortable for some structures and persons “The new Pentecost” convened by Blessed John XXIII opened the doors and windows of a church in which more than a few pastors and laypeople suffer the temptation to close themselves off in a cell that is secure or full of prestige and comfort little disposed to listen to the anguish and hopes of this world Upon becoming the pilot of Peter’s barque as its “pastor and guide navigator and admiral,” John XXIII found the church walled up in a holy city with a very European mentality and too centered in Rome He was “provoked” by the Spirit of God and by internal and external ferments that caused some discomfort the comments of the bishops about the new council revealed that the ecclesiastical hierarchy had not yet taken the pulse of their world They considered many of the subjects “foreign” to the mission of the church He was ready to listen to the voice of renewal and dialogue so that the church might become an apostolic The surprise of the entire world was enormous as he announced that it was necessary to open the doors and windows of the church and to renew the missionary commitment of the baptized No less a surprise was the affirmation of the universal call to holiness for everyone the pope spoke clearly of “a new Pentecost.” It was to be an ecumenical council marked by dialogue In Saint Peter’s Square on the morning of Oct in procession and singing the Litany of the Saints They were accompanied by the ringing of bells in all the churches of urban Rome A new church appeared in the old and majestic Basilica of Saint Peter though the indifference of some was not absent “Mother Church is happy and exults with joy.” He had begun to dispel fears and reservations and to allow all to be filled with the joy of the Spirit Then the pope responded directly to critics of the council “We have a completely different opinion,” he said through which humanity seems to be entering into a new order we should recognize instead a hidden plan of divine providence.” Defining the task of the council and the mission of the church Pope John affirmed that it was necessary to consider the legacy of 20 centuries of Christianity as something that had become the common patrimony of humanity we are not talking about continuing to be trapped by the old move forward with the work required by our time and our Lord Jesus Christ Already in the bull that convened the council and later in the encyclical “Pacem in Terris,” the pope referred to the signs of the times and to the duty to interpret them with discernment In this way John XXIII re-established the prophetic task of the church in the heart of history That day concluded with the pope’s famous improvised discourse before 100,000 people gathered with torches in Saint Peter’s Square This spontaneous celebration called to memory the popular acclamation at the Council of Ephesus where the bishops’ definition of Mary as Mother of God was received with acclamation by the people.It was also a clear image of the church as the people of God were present for all to see on the first day of the council The pope’s simple and fatherly words revealed that he was not vindicating primates not even before his brother bishops meeting in council Rather he was inviting all to be happy and hopeful because God the Father has looked upon us; we have been anointed by God the Holy Spirit and sent forth by God the Son This article is also available in Spanish. 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This year is the first time that the Pentecost event takes place under the Pantheon's new ticketed entry system. The Pantheon made international headlines last summer after Italy's culture ministry introduced a €5 entry fee, following an agreement with church authorities.  Access to the landmark remains free to Rome residents, people attending religious services and the under-18s, while visitors under 25 pay an entry fee of €3. Wanted in Rome ™ is member of the Wanted World Wide Ltd network.Click here to find out more about our Network or Follow us on social networks © 2025 / 2026 Wanted World Wide LTD Network Articolo disponibile anche in: Inglese Torna a illuminare Castellina in Chianti la Pentecoste a Castellina organizzata dai Viticoltori di Castellina in Chianti Si svolgerà da venerdì 3 a domenica 5 giugno Fra i momenti clou la cena di venerdì 3 giugno sotto le Volte E  la due giorni di degustazioni con i produttori castellinesi sotto le Volte nel centro storico di Castellina in Chianti è a cura del Ristorante Albergaccio di Castellina (inizio alle 20) baccalà mantacato all’olio EVO e pomodorini confit Risotto agli asparagi con fonduta di Parmigiano e zafferano delle colline fiorentine Maialino in porchetta aromatizzato al mirto con melanzane alla parmigiana crema leggera alla vaniglia e gelatina di Alkermes I banchi di assaggio saranno aperti sabato 4 e domenica 5 giugno Dal 3 al 5 giugno apertura gratuita del Museo Archeologico del Chianti Senese (piazza del Comune 17) dalle 12 alle 23 (apertura ordinaria tutti i giorni 11-19) Domenica 5 giugno dalle 9 alle 20 mercato artigianale in collaborazione con gli artigiani e gli hobbisti di Castellina in Chianti Sabato e domenica eventi musicali organizzati dalla Filarmonica di Castellina in Chianti il webmagazine del territorio del Chianti Classico WeChianti è un webmagazine quotidiano edito dalla società editrice chiantigiana ComuniChianti S.r.l., che edita anche i quotidiani on line Il Gazzettino del Chianti e delle colline Fiorentine e SportChianti storie dai comuni del territorio storico del Gallo Nero raccontate da giornalisti che vivono e lavorano nel Chianti (Registro Operatori della Comunicazione) n° 22870 – Registrazione Tribunale di Firenze n° 6058 del 6 luglio 2017 – Copyright 2012 © ComuniChianti s.r.l capitale sociale Euro 4.000 interamente versato – Codice fiscale/P.Iva 06295380486 iscrizione al Registro Imprese di Firenze n° 06295380486 Tutti i diritti sono riservati Bishops' Conference of England and Wales prepared by the Bishops of England and Wales The Solemnity of Pentecost reminds us that everything which exists Creator of heaven and earth.” God our loving Father creates and continues to give life to the world through His Word The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Church God’s revelation of himself in Creation is inseparable from the revelation of his love for us in Christ and in his desire to live in us through his Holy Spirit ‘God’s Spirit is always and everywhere “the Lord and the voice of Pentecost is echoed in the voice of creation being transformed into the glorious liberty of God’s children.’  In this liberty we call on the Spirit to ‘renew the face of the Earth’ to use this liberty for the good of creation and for the good of all that brings life It is our common home entrusted to each generation But how have we used that glorious liberty we are acutely aware of the damage that continues to be inflicted on the Earth and the repercussions for the well-being of our brothers and sisters Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis have both taught us that everything is interconnected and interdependent The way we live our everyday lives has an impact on everyone and on the earth and the enormity of the challenges we face have spurred us to speak out together this Pentecost Sunday about the role that the Catholic Church and our faith must play in our shared care for God’s gift to us For all too long we have either been ignorant of the systematic exploitation of our planet and the unsustainable consumption of its resources While accepting the crucial need and demand for energy for the benefit of the poorest of our brothers and sisters be by means which radically reduce the use of carbon-based fuels there must be a new global understanding of our world where nations recognise our common responsibility for the dignity of all people and their rights to sustainable livelihoods Pope Francis speaks of a global politics that looks beyond our own needs to the needs of all most especially the poor and the marginalised But we cannot leave the healing of our common home and the wellbeing and care of our brothers and sisters merely to a response from industry and governments Our own local concern and action is necessary and has far-reaching consequences choices and decisions of our everyday lives and our aspirations for the future and individuals will have a significant impact on our efforts to restore our common home These are measures that everyone can employ They are effective ways in which we can each reaffirm our personal vocation to be stewards of creation This Pentecost comes at a time of remarkable challenge and opportunity We are gradually emerging from the tragedies and restrictions of the pandemic Our countries are also hosting two most important meetings this year These meetings will gather together men and women who have the power to make defining choices and policies which will help us build back better whose gift to the Church and the world we celebrate again at Pentecost Let us keep this Feast with that enduring hope that we can begin to repair the damage we have done and provide a healthy home for future generations Our hope will be strengthened by our prayer May our constant request be that the Holy Spirit guide us strengthen our resolve and ‘renew the face of the earth’ This site is maintained by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales what3words.com/leader.nodded.tiger You can sign-up to receive regular newsletters from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales The Holy Father has nominated Fr Joseph Coffey and Fr William Muhm as Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese for the Military Services Father Coffey is a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and a military chaplain with the United States Navy he has been assigned the titular see of Arsacal (North Africa) on leave from his assignment as chaplain in the Navy is currently Parochial Administrator for Most Precious Blood parish in Walden Coffey was born on 31 May 1960 in Minnesota He is the fifth of nine children from a Catholic family from Philadelphia Fr Coffey attended primary school in Philadelphia In 1978 he entered Archbishop Carrol High Scool following a semester course at the Sorbonne in Paris From 1995-2002 he studied at St Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia Father Coffey served in a number of pastoral assignments after his ordination: as Vicar General of St Katherine of Siena Parish; spiritual Director of the “Legion of Mary” (Holy Family Curia); military chaplain in the United States Navy; and member of the Presbyteral Council of the Archdiocese He began his service as a Military Chaplain in the US Navy in 2001 serving as a recruiter for the “Chaplain Corps.” He attended grade school and high school in Denver before going to college at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden and Colorado State University at Fort Collins He undertook ecclesiastical studies at St Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers He received priestly ordination from Cardinal John O’Connor 13 May 1995 Fr Muhm served as Parochial Vicar in St Ann Parish in Ossining and in the Holy Family on Staten Island From 1998 to 2018 he served as a Military Chaplain in the United States Navy where he had carried out his military service prior to his ordination He completed his ministry as a Military Chaplain in 2018 with the rank of Captain he undertook courses with the Institute for Ongoing Theological Education at the Pontifical North American College in Rome Since 1 December 2018 he has served as Parish Administrator at Most Precious Blood Parish in Walden Thank you for reading our article. You can keep up-to-date by subscribing to our daily newsletter. Just click here “We wanted to build a case study based on real-world experience for a lecture to teach students how to predict demand,” Cohen explained the case study was going very well and was 60 Cohen as research assistants when the project began Pentecoste and Gras were able to work closely with the professor till to the end even once they had graduated and left their roles as research assistants “The way it would work typically is we would collaborate with [Prof Cohen] on how we were going to approach a problem and we would just receive guidance and help troubleshoot,” said Pentecoste there would be some heads down work on our end where we were just implementing several algorithms and working on the pure coding.” While there was one target for the teaching case study that was originally planned, the new book format meant that the target audience could be expanded upon. Cohen explained that the book is not only aimed at students in programs like McGill’s MMA, but also at data scientists and retailers who might hire scientists to implement the tools and processes outlined in the book. The goal of the book is ultimately to demystify how predictive analytics can be used in a retail context and how retailers can monetize historical data, to do better in the future. “The book includes detailed implementations, along with comprehensive Jupyter notebooks. [There is also] a data set available for download with the book. In fact, the book is accompanied by the website DemandPredictionBook.com” Cohen said. What was perhaps most helpful for Cohen was the fact that Pentecoste and Gras fell right into that target demographic, allowing them to provide valuable insight on the digestibility of the methods outlined in the book. “[We were able to] explain some algorithms with words that were simple and more accessible,” Gras said. “I mean, we both have engineering and math backgrounds in our undergrad, but most of the models covered in the book, two years ago, we did not know. It was [fresh] in our heads, what would have helped us better understand all the topics.” Both former students appreciated the opportunity to work with Cohen and their other co-author on this project, citing it as a very important source of hands-on experience headed into the workforce. “I think the fact that it's a professor that has done a good amount of publishing papers and that has been recognized, he has credibility, it helped with my resume and with screening processes,” said Pentecoste. “As a research assistant, because we’ve done some consulting with some companies, we’ve done some research, it was a way to show proficiency in analytics and using those tools.” It seems the feeling was mutual, as Cohen expressed how much he enjoyed working with Pentecoste and Gras. My experience working with Arthur and Paul-Emile was great. I’m very happy with my collaboration with them,” Cohen said. “They were very responsible and eager to contribute to the book. They were the right judges to confirm the best way to tailor the content of the book for the target audience. They also had quite a big role in terms of making the code top notch. They took a lot of time to make sure that all the codes and notebooks are well written and easy to follow.” With the publishing of this new book and his recent nomination as the Scale AI Research Chair in Data Science for Retail, it’s been an exciting time for Cohen, who plans to continue his work on demand prediction and retail analytics, while examining the challenges presented by COVID-19. “I'm also hoping to branch out and work on several other topics,” Cohen explained. “The Chair will allow me to work on developing data science techniques for retail applications. We also want to make sure that all the methods have social impact—sustainability considerations will be at the core of the Chair. Another focus would be potentially emerging markets [and the] circular economy.” It remains a mystery which TV program made him hit the “off” button once and for all But here’s a look at some of the top stories of the day which he might have seen before putting down the remote: A hit from Hammer: Music-news watchers were keeping an eye on M.C Hammer’s album Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em which looked like it was about to become the best-selling rap album in the genre’s history A shortage of priests: A recent study of U.S Catholics had shown a severe shortage of priests the nation would only have one priest for every 2,200 Catholics A hit in theaters. The movie Ghost had been released that weekend (July 15 was a Sunday) but would not be released in Argentina until the fall the future Pope would not have been able to watch that weekend’s top U.S which didn’t make it to his region until August Write to Lily Rothman at lily.rothman@time.com The word has its roots in the Greek word ‘pentecoste,’ which means ‘50th day.’ Pentecost is a major festival in the Christian church and is celebrated by believers on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day of Easter This day is marked by Catholic priests dressing up in red robes and draping the altar of the church in red cloth Believers would often choose to get baptized on Pentecost and today it has become the most common day for baptism Pentecost marks the beginning of the Christian church’s mission to the world you will discover that Pentecost started off as a Jewish celebration the Jews didn’t call it Pentecost —it was known as the Feast of Harvest or the Feast of Weeks The day celebrated the beginning of the early weeks of the wheat harvest This meant that Pentecost was always celebrated during the middle of the month of May or occasionally in early June the 50th day of Easter would be the Day of Pentecost Pentecost later came to be known as “week of weeks” some believers also celebrate the day as the Feast of Harvest or the Feast of Weeks But we no longer celebrate Pentecost the way they did before the day is commemorated as the moment in history when Christ ascended to heaven the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles and other disciples following the crucifixion it is the day when Christ burst forth and promised his followers that God will forever protect them Pentecost is also celebrated as the day to honor devout Catholics and their faith Some of the first Pentecost hymns are composed by Bach in this year Ireland celebrates Pentecost as a public holiday and Germany declare Pentecost as a public holiday Easter celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead and the triumph of good over evil Today is the day to prepare a lavish feast to honor the Holy Spirit “The Jewish feast of Pentecost (Shavuot) was primarily a thanksgiving for the first fruits of the wheat harvest but it was later associated with a remembrance of the Law given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai,” according to Britannica Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and other disciples following the crucifixion The term Pentecost comes from the Greek Πεντηκοστή (Pentēkostē) meaning “fiftieth” It refers to the Jewish festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after First Fruits visiting a church is a great way to celebrate this day The decorations on the altar and priests in red robes make for a beautiful sight The hymns that are sung on Pentecost usually invoke a sense of spirit and togetherness ‘Come down O Love Divine’ is one of the most popular Pentecost hymns Many devotees head to church for baptism on this holy day Pentecost started off as a Jewish festival Pentecost was also celebrated to mark the early weeks of the wheat harvest — wheat was harvested in the early weeks of May Fresh loaves of bread made with the newly harvested wheat are offered by the high priest on Pentecost Pentecost was a day of celebration and rest — schools and shops were closed Jewish men would gather in Jerusalem in large numbers to celebrate the proceedings of the day Pentecost celebrates the faith and love that Christians have for the church and Christ It’s a good day to reaffirm our spiritual beliefs Pentecost is a reminder of how many religions and festivities share the same roots It is also a day to celebrate our shared pasts and customs We are used to seeing sober colors in churches but on Pentecost the church altar is done up in red and priests can be seen donning red robes We keep track of fun holidays and special moments on the cultural calendar — giving you exciting activities ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Events From the 29th of October to the 15th of December This exhibition aims to highlight the complex restoration work of the painting "Pentecost" by Herrera the Elder carried out by the Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain (IPCE) The work was originally created for the convent of the Merced Calzada in Seville but since the beginning of the 20th century it has been part of the collection of the Museo del Greco Given the poor state of preservation in which the piece was and the numerous repaintings and damage it presented it was sent to the IPCE restoration workshops in 2007 the work already restored is presented to the public The intervention has allowed us to recover the work in its entire splendor Francisco Herrera the Elder is the most representative painter of Sevillian School in the first half of the 17th century he became one of the most praised and esteemed masters of Sevillian baroque naturalism His work "Pentecost" is an early work within his production but already with marked naturalistic features on the faces of the figures and in the study of light traditionally called "Pentecost" the scene represents the verses following the coming of the Holy Spirit on the apostles (v without fear and they find a crowd gathered due to the rumble and the cloud of fire formed over the building: a crowd of people from different countries who were amazed to be able to understand the apostles in their own and varied languages the scene would be representing the Miracle of the languages which marks the beginning of the preaching of Christianity This interpretation would explain the lack of the dove and of the tongues of fire and the agitated and extreme attitudes of the first-term gentiles surrounding the serene and static figures of the Virgin and the apostles located at the back and center of the composition The painting was apparently made for the Oratory of the Convent of the Merced Calzada in Seville (now the Museum of Fine Arts) In the 19th century it was included in the catalogue of the private collection of Canon Manuel Lopez-Cepero and was subsequently put up for sale by his heirs in a public auction in 1860 It probably was one of the pieces purchased from the mercedaries before the French army entered Seville in 1810 Similar compositions can be found in Italy and in Northern European prints from the 16thand beginning of the 17th centuries These prints might have been a source of inspiration for this composition No comparison could be found for the white crosses appearing in the cloaks of the apostles and gentiles but its recurrence throughout the painting means it did have an important and understandable meaning The losses and folds of the Pentecost affected the signature and 1617 seems an appropriate date which did not arise discussion between historians who always agreed with it The work was dated through the repainted year; it is possible that the restorer knew which date was painted before the losses occurred After the news of a Pentecost being painted for the convent of the Merced Calzada in Seville we do not know anything of the history of the painting until it appears in the hands of Manuel Lopez-Cepero y Ardila was also a famous painting collector in Spain at his time gathering in his house over 1000 valuable works; he specialized in Sevillian baroque painters (Murillo and his gallery was known at the time as the richest in Seville after the local museum The Vega-Inclan Foundation acquires the painting in 1921 as it had a signature new to the Museum collections In this year the collections increase with new acquisitions which are exhibited in the “New room” the foundation aimed to create an exhibition of Spanish art which contextualized the paintings of El Greco The painting was first restored possibly between 1813 and 1823 At this moment the invasive treatment applied significantly altered the aesthetic nature of the work The interventions concealed the chromatic and aesthetic quality of the composition even covering part of the original painting with repaints was imperative to consolidate and recover the original painting This restoration work started with a consolidation and cleaning of the pictorial strata in order to make an organized chromatic reintegration respectful and accurate with the original work The conservation-restoration process carried out by the IPCE was based on prior knowledge of the work with the examination of the current conservation status The physicochemical studies are fundamental for an in depth knowledge of the work at material level we can perceive the artist's way of working whether or not he had a preparatory drawing Ultraviolet light photographs were taken to highlight the repainting added in previous treatments and a complete x-ray of the work was carried out which helped to highlight each of the losses that it presented which has been a great help during the cleaning and recovery of the original painting A study was also made using the infrared reflectography technique that did not give the intended results as it did not show an underlying drawing - possibly due to the dark primer under the color - but which highlighted the faults in the original painting and subsequent additions micro-samples of the color layer were taken to study through stratigraphy and chemical analysis The cleaning and reintegration process of the paint has been very laborious were intended to cover the numerous losses of polychrome of the piece producing very considerable longitudinal losses in it that form a kind of grid that cuts the paint and prevents it from being appreciated as a whole The treatments carried out at the IPCE have been aimed at cleaning the aged and rusty varnish consolidating the original paint and reintegrating the chromatic losses to return a coherent and comprehensive reading of the work places where there was no danger of subjective interpretations; and with a discernible technique from the original based on short vertical lines or trategio (from the Italian tratteggio or rigatino) in all those areas where the losses were larger or affected important elements If you have any queries about this error, try emailing feedback@mirror.co.uk and we'll do what we can to help you Articolo disponibile anche in: Inglese Tre giorni fra tradizioni ed eccellenze del territorio Da venerdì 2 a domenica 4 giugno a Castellina in Chianti si rinnova l’appuntamento con “Pentecoste a Castellina” giunta alla sua 21esima edizione e promossa dall’Associazione Viticoltori di Castellina in Chianti con il contributo dell’amministrazione comunale e la collaborazione dell’Associazione “Amo Castellina” del Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico e della Filarmonica locale La manifestazione avrà come luogo centrale il camminamento medievale di Via delle Volte evento aperto al pubblico su prenotazione (informazioni al numero 0577-741392 oppure ufficioturistico@comune.castellina.si.it) curato dal ristorante Albergaccio di Castellina in Chianti sarà accompagnato da vini di produzione locale messi a disposizione dall’Associazione Viticoltori di Castellina in Chianti Via delle Volte tornerà a ospitare le degustazioni di vino sabato 3 e domenica 4 giugno con possibilità di acquistare il calice da degustazione presso i due punti di accesso a Via delle Volte sarà allestito anche un punto di degustazione al bicchiere in Piazza del Comune Il programma della tre giorni enologica sarà arricchita dalle note della Filarmonica di Castellina in Chianti che proporrà un concerto nella Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore venerdì 2 giugno mentre nel pomeriggio di domenica 4 giugno sfilerà per le vie del paese insieme ad altre bande ospitate per festeggiare la Pentecoste con la rassegna “Musica e…” Artigiani e artisti completeranno gli appuntamenti con mercatino esposizioni e performance che animeranno il paese venerdì 2 sabato 3 e domenica 4 giugno dalle ore 9 alle ore 22 nelle vie del paese in Piazza del Comune e nel Parco delle Casce da Piazza del Comune partirà la “Gimkana di Pentecoste” percorso in mountain bike per ragazzi dai 6 ai 13 anni che attraverserà il paese prima di tornare al punto di partenza per una merenda a base dei sapori del territorio: pane e olio offerto dai Viticoltori di Castellina in Chianti la Casa Dei Progetti ospiterà la tavola rotonda sul tema “Chianti: sicurezza agroalimentare del territorio e dei cittadini” Colonnello dei Carabinieri Forestali di Siena mentre alle ore 19 in Piazza del Comune sarà la volta del Concerto Legacy Trio con Daniele Chiantese alla batteria; Dario Zeno al piano e Andrea Rosatelli al basso Alla tre giorni dedicata al territorio si unirà anche il Museo archeologico del Chianti senese che sabato 3 giugno sarà aperto dalle ore 10 alle ore 19 e prolungherà l’apertura con orario straordinario e gratuito la visita guidata intitolata “Il tumulo etrusco di Montecalvario: scoperte che raggiungerà il tumulo etrusco alle porte di Castellina Cagayan Valley and Northern Philippine Islands RD Miano was accompanied by the DOT-R2 Accreditation Team in the persons of Senior Tourism Operations Officer Thomas Santos and Tourism Operations Officer Frederick Castro who also conducted accreditation and distribution of DOT accreditation certificates The group was also able to visit the LGU owned and managed Gonzaga Riverview Hotel and Resort and the Bamboo Sanctuary – Faith and Farm Tourism at Cagayan State University (CSU) Gonzaga Campus and met with the CEO The visit is in line with the strategies of the DOT in strengthening tourism governance through close coordination with the LGUs and stakeholders This was the first LGU which was visited by RD Miano since he assumed office Please enter an answer in digits:16 + 16 = Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The web server reported a bad gateway error