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 The Day of Pentecost:  Whitsunday

When a Vigil of Pentecost is observed, it begins with the Service of Light, page 109 (substituting, if desired, the Gloria in excelsis for the Phos  ''hilaron), and continues with the Salutation and Collect of the Day. Three or more of the appointed Lessons are read before the Gospel, each  followed by a Psalm, Canticle, or hymn. Holy Baptism or Confirmation (beginning with the Presentation of the Candidates), or the Renewal  of Baptismal Vows, page 292, follows the Sermon.''

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy  Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the  preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the  earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns  with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever  and ever. Amen.

O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit:  Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all  things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through  Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with  you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and  ever. Amen.

Preface of Pentecost