Trinity Sunday, the first Sunday after Pentecost, is a day for Christians to honor the belief of an Eternal God that consists of Three Persons, Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit in One God. Many churches will hold special services or prayers on this day. In every church, a special Creed is recited. Special events may be held on this day including concerts, Trinity Sunday awards, special meals and social events.
In some Western churches, white is the liturgical color chosen for Trinity Sunday. This color may be combined with images of the Holy Trinity – which depicts the three elements of God in one. Sometimes, a triangle that is formed by overlapping loops or oval rings is used as a depiction of the Trinity. Often times, a crown is used as the symbol of the Father, a lamb as the one for Jesus and a dove as a symbol for the Holy Spirit.
In Eastern Orthodox churches, Pentecost Sunday is also called Trinity Sunday. The Monday that follows this Sunday is then called the Monday of the Holy Spirit and the Tuesday after that is called the Third Day of the Trinity. In some of these Eastern churches, green is usually a prominent color.
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