Usage Note
Pfingstmontag is the Monday after Pentecost (Pfingstsonntag) and a public holiday in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It marks the continuation of the Pentecost celebration, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.
Examples
"Pfingstmontag ist in Deutschland ein gesetzlicher Feiertag."
Natural Translation
Whit Monday is a statutory public holiday in Germany.
Literal Translation
Whit-Monday is in Germany a statutory holiday.
Related Words
- Abendmahl Holy Communion; Lord's Supper
- Abendmahlsfeier Communion service, Lord's Supper celebration
- Allerheiligen All Saints' Day
- Altarraum chancel, sanctuary (area around the altar)
- Andachtsbild devotional image; prayer image
- Aschermittwoch Ash Wednesday
- Beichtgeheimnis seal of confession
- Bibelkreis Bible study group; Bible circle
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