# Pentecost and the first community in Jerusalem (c. 30)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/30-pentecost-and-the-first-community-in-jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem, Judea
Themes: Theology

According to Acts, the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles at Pentecost and the first Christian community forms in Jerusalem under Peter and the Twelve. At this point in the timeline (c. 30), the Bishop of Rome was Saint Peter (c. 30 – c. 64). Dates for the earliest bishops of Rome are traditional and uncertain.

## Why it matters
Pentecost is traditionally regarded as the birthday of the Church.

Pope at the time: [Saint Peter](https://christianity-history.com/popes/saint-peter)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Pentecost](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecost)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Pentecost and the first community in Jerusalem](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Pentecost+and+the+first+community+in+Jerusalem)
- [Wikipedia — Apostolic Age (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_Age)