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The Church honors the courage of several martyrs who were killed on the feast of Pentecost, highlighting the strength the Holy Spirit can give.
Pentecost is one of the few feasts of the liturgical year where red is worn by the priest and deacon. It symbolizes both the fire of the Holy Spirit and love.
The Shroud of Turin has its own liturgical celebration, though it is typically only celebrated in a few places in the world, such as a few cities in Italy.
Little is known about St. Philip the Apostle, and what is known is sometimes confused with St. Philip the Deacon, mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.