Here you’ll find the Final Jeopardy clue for Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Returning champion Will Wallace became the Jeopardy winner after Wednesday’s match after being the only contestant to get the final question right. New players Brett Kelly and Sophia Maymudes hope to triumph in today’s episode. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 10/23/2024, including the wagers and the winner of the episode.
Final Jeopardy Question for October 23
The Final Jeopardy question for October 23, 2024 is in the category of “The Roman Catholic Church” and has the following clue:
This day involving the Holy Spirit & the Apostles is sometimes described as the “birthday” of the church
The right response to this clue is located at the bottom of this guide, so you don’t accidentally see it.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for October 23
Will became a two-day champion on October 23 after earning a runaway lead heading into Final Jeopardy. Sadly, this was a triple stumper, meaning that no one was able to come up with the right response.
Will had $10,800 coming into the segment, $8,000 more than his closest competitor. He only risked $800 on his guess of “All Saints Day.” But he still left as the victor, earning an additional $10,000 to bring his total winnings to $28,799.
Sophia tried “Palm Sunday” as her answer, losing a wagered $206. Her total dropped from $2,800 to $2,594 as a result. Unfortunately for Brett, he ended up with $0 after the second round and was thus not able to participate in Final Jeopardy.
Final Jeopardy Answer for October 23
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on October 23, 2024 is “What is Pentecost?”
Also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsun, Pentecost takes place 49 days after Easter when the Holy Spirits descended on the Apostles of Jesus and Mary. The word “Pentecost” comes from the Greek word “pentekoste” that means “fiftieth,” which would provide a hint for the answer.
The Roman Catholic Church considers Pentecost as a Solemnity or a feast day of the highest rank. The Monday following Pentecost is notably a legal holiday in many countries, particularly in Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.
It is said that at the first Pentecost, Peter was inspired by the Holy Spirit and preached his first homily, converting three thousand people after his sermon. That’s why Pentecost is considered the “birthday” of the church, with many priests in the US choosing to wear red, which symbolizes the joy and fire of the Holy Spirit.