Red Pentecost Pulpit Fall – Descending Dove with Nimbus

Design Style 1505

A Red Pentecost pulpit fall featuring a descending dove with wings drawn close to the body and crowned with a radiant nimbus, symbolizing the Holy Spirit in quiet power, divine authority, and holy presence. Designed for Pentecost and festivals of the Holy Spirit, this piece emphasizes reverence, restraint, and sanctifying grace.

This pulpit fall was designed for Pentecost and Holy Spirit feast days, particularly where the Church wishes to emphasize presence over spectacle and authority over motion.

At the center, the Holy Spirit descends as a dove, wings held close to the body rather than fully extended. This posture conveys intentional restraint, peace, and settled authority. The Spirit does not rush or strive. He descends with purpose and rests where He wills.

Encircling the dove is a radiant nimbus, marking divine presence and holiness. Unlike more dynamic flame-forward imagery, this design focuses on the Spirit who sanctifies, indwells, and remains, rather than the moment of dramatic descent alone.

Set against a red Pentecost ground, the design still proclaims the fire and zeal of Pentecost, but through a lens of order, reverence, and divine sovereignty. It is especially well suited to pulpits where preaching emphasizes the Spirit’s role in illumination, wisdom, and faithful proclamation.

Each pulpit fall is made to order by Ecclesiastical Sewing, using historically grounded Christian symbolism and materials chosen for reverent, long-term liturgical use.

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🌿Symbolic Notes and 📜 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

• The Descending Dove — The dove represents the Holy Spirit as revealed at the Baptism of Christ and at Pentecost. Its downward motion signifies God acting first, sending the Spirit as gift, advocate, and sanctifier.
• Red Color -  Red is the liturgical color of Pentecost, representing fire, zeal, martyrdom, and the living energy of the Spirit within the Church
• Brocade Options — Luther Rose or Lichfield, both rich in texture and symbolism
• Suitable for pulpit or lectern use, especially during Pentecost
• Acts 2:2–4 – “And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind…”
• Matthew 3:16 – “He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove.”
• John 14:26 – “The Holy Spirit… will teach you all things.”
• Romans 5:5 – “God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.”

Available Fabrics:

• Luther Rose brocade, - 'Richly symbolic, historically rooted, ideal for confessional Lutheran and Reformation-minded parishes
• Lichfield Brocade - Elegant, timeless, and widely suited for Pentecost and festal use across traditions
• Other Brocade options are available as a custom option

Features: 

• Antique Gold Fringe 
• 2.5" rod pocket standard 
• Standard size 14.5" wide x 32" long
  
• Larger sizes  are available as a custom upgrade 
• Suitable for pulpits, ambos, or lecterns
• Velcro is available as a custom upgrade 
• Ideal for Church anniversaries, Pentecost, Confirmations, Ordinations, Festivals of the Holy Spirit
• Designed and handcrafted by Ecclesiastical Sewing artisans in the USA

Please contact us for:

• Custom sizing options and pricing 
  
• Additional Design options
• Additional Fabric options

NOTE: All vestments are custom made. Please allow 8 to 12 weeks for order lead time. If an item is needed sooner, please contact us.

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