Historic Religious Ceremonies

A collection of black-and-white images depicting various historic religious ceremonies, including masses, royal events, and thanksgiving services in grand churches.

Opening ceremony of the first Duma. 1906, Russian Photographer

03/18/1943. The brotherhood of San José de Ingenieros Industriales celebrated a mass in the parish church of San José on the occasion of the day of said patron.

March 1912. The royal family in the Paloma church. HM Queen Victoria Eugenia (1), with her August Children, the Infants D. Jaime (2) and Beatriz (3), praying before the venerated image in her new temple.

Thanksgiving Service For New PrinceThis is a general view of The Cathedral of St. John The Divine, New York, Nov. 20, during a special Thanksgiving Service honoring the birth of a son to Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh. November 20, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

An open-air thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral, London, at the end of World War One. Crowds cluster around the statue of Queen Victoria. Date: 1919

Coronation of British King George VI in Westminster Abbey. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 - 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth

Pope Benedict XV, Cardinals and faithfuls praying for peace in Europe at St Peter's (San Pietro) on February 7, the Vatican, World War I, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLII, No 7, February 14, 1915.

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the General General. Queen Juliana reads the Throne Speech in the throne hall, next to Haasr Prins Bernhard. September 15, 1953. The Hague, South Holland

King George V lying in state, Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sandringham, Norfolk, January 1936. Artist: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. Continental Public Relations assignment, overview Memorial service in Westerkerk. August 31, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Opening ceremony of the first Duma. 1906, Russian Photographer

12/31/1905. Concepción Montis, Queen of the Festivities on her Throne. The Minister of Public Instruction, Amalio Jimeno and Baron of Alcahali, President of "Lo Rat Penat", By His Side.

700th Anniversary Celebrations of Cologne Cathedral - Cardinals and Bishops from many countries on the steps in front of the Cathedral, as Papal Blessing was given by Legate Cardinal Micara.Nearly 8,000 people crowded into Cologne Cathedral for the 700th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone, while outside 500,000 filled the rubble-lined streets.A two-mile pageant marked the return to the Cathedral of precious relics removed to safety during the war, in a colurful procession of Prelates and Cardinals. August 17, 1948.

The Royal Visit to Canterbury.H. M. The King preparing the unveil the Royal arms, which can be seen above the Union Jack. Dr. Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury is on the left.Their Majesties the King and Queen accompanied by Princess Elizabeth attended a thanksgiving service for the Cathedral's preservation during the war. TI was the firsttime that a reigning Sovereign had set foot in Canterbury Cathedral since Charles 11 was there in 1660. After the service his Majesty unveiled the royal arms in the North walk of the Great Cloister. July 13, 1946. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Inauguration ceremony of Wilhelmina in the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, Barend Groote (Possible), 1898 photograph Part of photo album with fifteen recordings of the inauguration of Queen Wilhelmina and the inauguration parties. new church photographic support installation of a ruler - BB - female ruler. ceremonial celebration of installation of a ruler. public festivities on the occasion of royal events. rood-screen, choir-screen; iconostasis. mantle, gown, dress (symbol of sovereignty). orb (symbol of sovereignty; sphere with cross on top) - BB - female ruler. crown (symbol of sovereignty) new church

Photograph of King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) wearing the robes in which they would open parliament. Dated 19th Century

12/07/1906. Solemn mass at the Queen Cristina barracks.

Anefo photo collection. Intergalled commemoration of the dead in the Westerkerk, overview of the wreath. November 7, 1959

07/31/1918. Festival of Saint Ignatius, in Bilbao. Solemn enthronement of the sacred heart of Jesus at the Provincial Deputation - Approximate date.

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration by War Graven Committee New Church. November 11, 1951

Faithful in front of a church on Palm Sunday, Naples, Italy, photograph by G Romano, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXVIII, No 16, April 16, 1911.

All performers and members of the church choir to the anniversary photo

Anefo photo collection. Confirmation Statute of the Kingdom by Queen Juliana in the Ridderzaal in the Hague. December 15, 1954. The Hague

12/31/1919. Funeral of the Victims of the Zaragoza uprising in the San Francisco el Grande church.

Romantic Moment in the abbey as the duke of Edinburgh places a lingering kiss of homage on the cheek of his wife, Queen Elizabeth, as she sits on her throne wearing St. Edward's crown. June 05, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

The Queen takes her seat in the Chair of Estate Her Majesty the Queen photographed after making her humble adoration and ***** private prayers, sits in the Chair of Estate, just beneath the Royal Gallery in which members of the Royal Family can be seen. June 2, 1953. (Photo by Press Photo Combine)

Coronation of King George VI at Westminster Abbey, London, 1937

02/24/1919. Madrid. In the Calatravas church. The chapter of the Military Orders, Meeting yesterday afternoon, after the crossing of the three Brothers, Messrs. Jacome and Ramírez of Cartagena.

Wedding of Princess Maria of Savoy, youngest daughter of the king Italy, and prince Louis of Bouebon Parma in the Paolina Chapel, at the Quirinal Palace, Rome.General view during the wedding ceremony in the Chapel. January 25, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Our Queen is Crowned -- H.M. The Queen photographed immediately after the Crowning Ceremony, with St. Edward's Crown on her hear. Her Majesty is holding the Rod with Dove (of equity and mercy) in her left hand; and the Scepte with Cross (consign of kingly power and justice) in her right hand. The whole of the splendid gathering in the Abbey are now wearing their Coronets. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Press Photos Combine (Fox)).

Anefo photo collection. War victims 1940-1945 commemorated in the Westerkerk in Amsterdam. November 5, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Funeral.

Anefo photo collection. Marriage in Westerkerk. March 4, 1966

Madrid, 08/22/1961. Funerals for those who fell in the fire of the Madrid Modelo prison in the Church of La Concepción, presided over by Mariano Ossorio Arévalo Marqués de la Valdavia, and organized by the Brotherhood of Ex-Captives.

Anefo photo collection. Solemn bishop equivalence from Mgr. Petrus Joannes Antonius Moors to Bishop van Roermond, by Archbishop B.J. Alfrink. March 17, 1959. Limburg, Roermond

'The Crowning of King George VI', 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". The Photochrom Co. Ltd., London, 1937

Pope Pius XII - Portraits General Scenes. June 27, 1955

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey showing the Duke of Edinburgh paying homage. Date: 1953

Anefo photo collection. Baptism of Prince Maurits in the Grote Kerk in Apeldoorn. The royal family walks the church in the midst of other churchgoers. A choir is drawn up in the background. September 10, 1968. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

03/19/1944. inaugurated and blessed by the auxiliary bishop of Madrid-Alcalá, Dr. Morcillo, the chapel of the Colegio de la Sagrada Familia, of the Provincial Board for the Protection of Children, established on Fernández de los Ríos street. The event was chaired by the Minister of Justice and the President of the Cortes, Mr. Esteban Bilbao.

Vintage photograph. View of wedding ceremony inside of a church with people standing in the pews

04/30/1916. A very interesting exhibition in Córdoba. The mayor of Córdoba (1), the Military Governor (2), the director of the Museum, Mr. Romero de Torres (3), at the opening ceremony of the exhibition of Paintings by the immortal painter Valdés Leal, Installed in the Pious Schools.

Calendar of religious ceremonies in Jerusalem Easter period 1941 Orthodox Holy Fire, Israel

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Requiemmis for uveleden Pope in the St. Jacobskerk in The Hague. Overview of the church during the ceremony. 11 June 1963. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Burger Marijnen van The Hague buried; Prince Claus and Mrs Marijnen in St. Jacobskerk. April 11, 1975. The Hague, South Holland

12/31/1921. Rome. In St. Peter's Basilica. His Holiness the Pope Presiding over the last council held in Rome -.

Scene during the wedding service of Princess Patricia of Connaught and Commander Alexander Ramsay RN. They were married in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. On her marriage Princess Patricia, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, relinquished her royal title and became Lady Patricia Ramsay. Date: 27 February 1919

Anefo photo collection. Teahouse in Moses and Aaron church, Amsterdam, young people in theehouse. July 2, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard Landscomman Door in the Order of St. Jan Ridderzaal. June 26, 1954

Image of those present in the Domkerk (Domplein) in Utrecht during the solemn meeting on the occasion of the Willibrord commemoration.

Anefo photo collection. VU University of 75 years. Meactivation meeting on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Free University in the Westerkerk. October 19, 1955. Amsterdam

11/30/1919. M. Poincare's Voyage To England. The President of the French Republic (X) at the solemn reception held in his honor at the Guildhall.

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother passes along the nave of Westminster Abbey en route from the Annexe for the Coronation of her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. She is followed by Princess Margaret and her retinue. Date: 1953

Anefo photo collection. Mission Maasbode. Priests of Rotterdam's Diocese say goodbye to Mgr. Furniture. April 24, 1956. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Baptismal Princess Marijke (Christina) in the Domkerk in Utrecht. Overview in the church. October 10, 1947. Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. Memorial ceremony in the Westerkerk for the cases of the ceremony. November 5, 1960

11/01/1911, commemoration of Bossuet in Meaux. The Bishops who attended the ceremony when leaving the Cathedral.

Valencia, 06/30/1911. The centenary of blessed Juan Rivera. Solemn session held at the Colegio del Patriarca to commemorate the centenary of blessed Juan de Rivera.

March 1918. In the provincial council of Guipúzcoa. The bishop of Vitoria, the prior of the Military Orders and the Authorities of San Sebastián after the enthronement of the sacred heart of Jesus in the Diputación - Approximate date.

02/10/1911. Coastal burial in Zaragoza. The Public Visiting the burning chapel installed in the City Hall. (Cortes photo) -Approximate date.

The coronation of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, London.

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration of a new church. Minister fierce makes a wreath. November 9, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Dissehouse in the Lutheran Church Prof. A. Pitlo expresses the dies speech. January 8, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Speaking of the Throne Speech. September 15, 1959

Consagración de un obispo.

Valencia Regional Exhibition (Inaugurated on May 24, 1909. See Abc Page 3).

Anefo photo collection. Lustrum of Leiden University and of the ceremonies of the reopening. Meeting in the Pieterskerk, in the presence of Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana. September 17, 1945. Leiden, South Holland

01/14/1917. In the asylum of the sacred heart of Jesus. Wedding, Verified Yesterday, of Miss María Osorio de Moscoso, Daughter of the Dukes of Maqueda, with the lawyer Don Leopoldo Barón. In a Circle, the Bride and Groom and their Godparents, Signing the marriage certificate.

Sagrada Familia (museum): visit of a delegation from Rome with Jesuit Miquel Batllori Munné, Rev. Anglès and Dr. Benet., diciembre 1957.

Anefo photo collection. In Utrecht the helpers are Nienhaus and the cook dedicated by Cardinal Willebrands, Alfrink and Bisschop Moller. Auxiliary bishops Nienhaus and the cook during the initiation .. March 6, 1982. Utrecht (Diocese), Utrecht (province), Utrecht (city)

Dedication, St. John Cathedral, Bishop Greer and others entering

Memorial Service At St.Pauls Cathedral.The great congregation which filled the nave of St. Paul's Cathedral for the memorial service to President Roosevelt a tribute of deep affection and admiration from highest representatives of the British nation and the Empire. May 21, 1945. (Photo by L.N.A.).

06/30/1910. Consecration of Westminster Catholic Cathedral in London. Archbishop Bourne and the procession Entering the temple through the Main door.

Anefo photo collection. Requiemmis for deceased President Kennedy in the Sint Jacobuskerk in The Hague. Queen Juliana with the Lord and Mrs. Rice left. November 27, 1963. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. CAB 40 years Enschede praise Cardinal De Jong. July 1, 1949. Enschede

03/14/1912. In the San Rafael asylum. HM Queen Victoria Praying in the asylum church she visited yesterday.

06/30/1922. Madrid. In the parish of our Lady of Sorrows. Wedding of Miss María del Carmen García and Bernaldo de Quirós with Mr. José María Vidal y Masso.

Anefo photo collection. War victims 1940-1945 commemorated in the Westerkerk in Amsterdam. November 5, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Service of the Order of the Bath -- By Command of the King Sovereign of the order, 36 knights grand cross of the Order of the Bath were installed in the chapel of King Henry VII, Westminster Abbey on Empire Day. The King enrolled the Duke of Gloucester as great master of the order. The Queen, though not a member of the order, accompanied the King in the procession between Abbey Chapter house and the Chapel.The Duke of Gloucester followed by the King at the Abbey during the ceremony. June 14, 1951.

Corpus Christi in Southwark- Service and Ceremony at St George's Cathedral, Southwark, London, England, UK, 1944 A view of the roofless shell of St George's Cathedral, full of people taking part in the Corpus Christi service. The Host is carried under a canopy up the aisle to the altar preceded by candle-bearers and a crucifix. The photograph is taken from the altar end of the building, looking back towards the door.

'The Procession Into The Abbey', 1937. Artist: Unknown.

Die Dänisch-Schwedische Fürsten - hochzeit in Stockholm.Das Brautpaar erscheint nach dem Trauungsakt am portal Der Kirche, Von Der Bevölkerung jubelnd Begrüsst. July 8, 1935.

The Coronation of King George VI. 1937 -- The Homage to the King, Crowned and Inthronized, King George VI receives the homage of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Westminster Abbey. March 17, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Duke Confers Degree On His Former HeadmasterThe Duke of Edinburgh - Just installed as Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh - 'caps' Mr. Kurt Hahn, who was his headmaster at Gordonstoun School, Elgin, Scotland, as he confers upon him the honorary degree of doctor of Laws in the McEwan Hall, Edinburgh, to-day (Wednesday). The Duke conferred honorary degrees on 12 distinguished men immediately after his installation. November 4, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Rotterdam. Mass arrival in Ahoyhal in connection with the departure of Bishop Mgr. M.a. Jansen to the second Vatican Council in Rome: Entrance of acolets and the singing choir. September 10, 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) and Government representatives in the lodges of the Vatican after the interview with Pius XI (1857-1939), held on February 11 in Vatican City, photo by Felici, from L'illustrazione Italiana, year LIX, n 8, February 21, 1932.

11/26/1975. Madrid, Acts of exaltation to the Crown. The Royal Family attends the Holy Spirit Mass at the Church of San Jerónimo el Real.

Cardinals Receive Red Hats Imposing Ceremony At The Vatican -- Here is a General view of the imposing scene in St. Peter's, Rome, as the 32 New Cardinals lie Prostrate before the main Altar of St. Peter;s after receiving their red hats from the Pope. February 23, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. General rehearsal of the passion games in Tegelen, Jesus with thorns crown for the court of Pilatus, left Kajafas. May 16, 1960. Limburg, Tegelen

Unveiling of the George Washington Statue, at the National Masonic Memorial. President Harry Truman with Masons in Alexandria, Virginia. Feb. 22, 1950. - (BSLOC_2014_15_85)

09/18/1917. In the Plaza de San Francisco el Grande, in Madrid, solemn procession of the venerable third order on the occasion of the novena of the Impression of the Llacas of its holy founder.

Black and white photograph of the coronation of Pope Pius XII (1876-1958; pope from 1939); the new pope is carried in on a litter in St. Peter's Basilica.

Vladimir-Wolynskij: Greek-Kath.Kirche. (25 / II.1918.).

Laurence, Kansas: c. 1900. The interior of a church decorated for Christmas.

02/10/1920. Madrid. In the Congregation of our Lady of Pilar. Ss.Mm. Queen Victoria.1. And Mrs. María Cristina and HRH the Infanta Mrs. Isabell upon arriving at the Hall where a notable concert was held.

Spain, Andalusia. Holy Week in Seville. Religious steps of 'Jesús Nazareno' (Jesus the Nazarene), 'Nuestra Señora de la O' (Our Lady of the O), and 'Santisimo Cristo de la Salud' (Holy Christ of Health), in the Good Friday processions. Illustration by Juan Comba. Engraving by Vela. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 1882.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Requiemmis for uveleden Pope in the St. Jacobskerk in The Hague. Overview of the church during the ceremony. 11 June 1963. The Hague, South Holland

Visit Kaiser Karls I. in Czernovitz.

NICOLAS II. ZAR DE RUSIA . 1868 - 1918. CEREMONIA DE LA CORONACION , AÑO 1896.

Anefo photo collection. In Utrecht the helpers are Nienhaus and the cook dedicated by Cardinal Willebrands, Alfrink and Bisschop Moller. Auxiliary bishops Johannes Bernardus Niënhaus and Johannes Antonius de Kok during the initiation. March 6, 1982. Utrecht (Diocese), Utrecht (province), Utrecht (city)

Easter Lilies and burning candles in a church

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