Holy Spirit

In various religions, most notably Christianity, the Holy Spirit (also called the Holy Ghost in Trinitarian Christianity) is a form of God, being the third Person of the Holy Trinity. The word "Spirit" commonly translates the Greek New Testament word pneuma (Greek: ??????).

Depiction in art

The Holy Spirit is often depicted as a dove, based on the account of the Holy Spirit descending on Jesus in the form of a dove when He was baptized in the Jordan. In many paintings of the Miraculous Conception, the Holy Spirit is shown in the form of a dove whispering into Mary's ear.

Related Topics:
Depicted as a dove - Jordan - Miraculous Conception - Mary

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The book of Acts describes the Holy Spirit descending on the apostles at Pentecost in the form of a wind and tongues of fire resting over the apostles' heads. Based on the imagery in that account, the Holy Spirit is sometimes symbolized by a flame of fire.

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