The Coming of the Holy Ghost
Oil and Tempera, the Mische Technique, 2007
Collection of the Benedictine Study House, Langata, Nairobi
This painting shows the force of the coming of the Holy Spirit, “Like a great wind”.
The Apostles are seated together, having a meal — about to break bread together,
when with a rush the Holy Ghost comes among them from above, and a living flame
appears above their heads as they receive the reviving spirit and a new energy is
created in them. Because of this event, they are able to go out and preach the 'good
news' of Christ’s sacrifice and redemption, and in this way, the Christian religion
comes into being.