The Holy Ghost appeared at times under the form of a dove, and again under the form of tongues of fire; for, being a pure spirit without ... is called Whitsunday, or Pentecost.

To better understand and recognize the gift of the Holy Spirit, these Pentecost Bible verses offer ... and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him." ...

The symbol of the Holy Spirit that comes to mind the most is the dove (Matthew 3:16 ... That event took place at Pentecost when the disciples received the ability to speak in foreign languages ...