Historic Religious Ceremonies

Black and white photographs of significant religious services and ceremonies held in historic cathedrals, capturing solemnity and gatherings.

Vintage Photograph. Interior of Trinity Church during Services in New York City.

Anefo photo collection. Margreeing Princess Margriet and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven Wedding ceremony in St. Jacobskerk, Overview Church. January 10, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Baptism Willem Alexander in Sint Jacobskerk in The Hague Overviews Church. September 2, 1967. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Baptism Willem Alexander in Sint Jacobskerk. Overview of the Grote Kerk at the time prince is baptized. September 2, 1967

Vintage Photograph. Interior of Trinity Church during Services in New York City.

Cathdral Is Filled For Cardinal's Services -- Here was the scene in St. Patrick's cathedral Sept. 6 as 5,000 people attended the services in conjunction with the removal of the body of the late Patrick Cardinal Hayes from the archiepiscopal residence to its place of honor in the cathedral where vespers for the dead were read to begin three days of services. The body may be seen in the Aisle, surrounded by priests. June 9, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Princess Margriet and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven Wedding ceremony in St. Jacobskerk, Overview Church. January 10, 1967

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

Anefo photo collection. Service in Westerkerk in Amsterdam T.G.V. The 350th anniversary of the church, overview. June 7, 1981. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

A scene in Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2nd June 1953. Date: 2nd June 1953

Churchill Unveills Memorial Window in Westminster Hall - The Scene in Westminster Hall during Mr Churchill's speech after the dedication. On left is Dr. Fisher, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Seated behind Mr Churchill are (front row, left to right): The Duke of Wellington, Lord Simons, Mr. W.S. Morrison (Speaker), Mr. C. Attlee. The Marquis of Salisbury. (Back row, left to right):- Rt. Hon David Ecoles, Rt. Hon Clement Davies, Lord Milner, Sir Ninian Comper, Viscount Samuel, The Marquiis of Cholmondeley. The ladies (at right) are, left to right: Mrs Morrison, Mrs Churchill, Mrs Davies and Mrs Attlee. The Prime Minister Mr Churchill unveiled, and Dr. Fisher the Archbishop of Canterbury dedicated the new great South window in Westminster Hall, designed by Sir Ninian Comper as a memorial to the 57 member and servants of both Houses of Parliament who died in World War II. November 12, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

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

Anefo photo collection. Amsterdam. Interior of the Westerkerk during a church service. October 20, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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

Anefo photo collection. Funeral of the bishop of Roermond Mgr. Hansen in Roermond, ceremony in the church, Mgr. Alfrink in the middle. 28 June 1958. Limburg, Roermond

The Rev. Luke McQuitty places the flag of the United States opposite the colors of the RAF at St. Cuthbert's Parish Church of Monkton and Prestwick, Scotland. The American flag was presented to the church by members of the U.S. Air Force stationed in

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Pater Borromaeus de Greeve. Requiem wrong Church H. H. Nicolaas Pieck companions window street Delft. December 29, 1947. Delft, South Holland

Mettlock (new version) in the Steinbacher church

Anefo photo collection. Commemorative service for DS. Buskes in Westerkerk; Overview. March 13, 1980

09/30/1917. In the conciliar seminary of Madrid solemn ceremony with which yesterday the opening of the course was celebrated.

Devout view body as Mother Cabrini is beatified New York city-- Worshippers at the mass in the Mother Cabrini in the glass casket in the altar, as almost at the same time in St. Peter's, Rome, George Cardinal Mundelein, Archbishop of Chicago, sang the mass at which mother Cabrini was beatified. November 13, 1938. (Photo by ACME)

12/01/1906. Madrid. Meeting held yesterday in the circle of Workers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to discuss the Associations bill.

Vintage Photograph. Students sitting in chapel at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. Frame 1

Anefo photo collection. Lustrum of Leiden University and of the ceremonies of the reopening. Ceremony in the Pieterskerk. Overview. September 17, 1945. Leiden, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Lustrum of Leiden University and of the ceremonies of the reopening. Ceremony in the Pieterskerk. Overview. September 17, 1945. Leiden, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo; The closure of the ecclesiastical wedding in the Domkerk in Utrecht. During the ceremony. 28 June 1975. Utrecht (Prov.), Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix lives special service synagogue t.g.v. 350 anniversary Jewish congregation Amsterdam; Jews synagogue. September 1, 1985. Amsterdam, Noord-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. unknown . Intergalled commemoration of the dead in the Westerkerk, overview of the wreath. November 7, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus opens restored Oosterkerk in Hoorn; Overviews in the church. May 7, 1982. Hoorn, Noord-Holland

Allied Service at Westminster Cathedral, 1941 At the conclusion of a special week of prayer for France, a High Mass was celebrated at Westminster Cathedral, for France and the occupied countries. The service was led by Cardinal Hinsley. The photograph shows a wide view of the congregation.

Anefo photo collection. 25 years exist Tilburg's Catholic Ecomic University. Mgr. Mutsaerts is wrong. December 11, 1952. Tilburg

Crowds See Westminster Abbey In Full Coronation Splendour -- Thousands of people who have been waiting to see the interior of Westminster Abbey as it was during the coronation of the King and Queen will now have this privilege. Nothing has been removed, except the Royal regalia, and people can now inspect the Abbey in all the splendour of its coronation panoply. June 08, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

09/30/1952. Opening of the course in the Municipal Schools in Madrid. A moment of the official mass at the "Aguirre" Schools, in Madrid, with the assistance of the Mayor, Conde de Mayalde.

Anefo photo collection. Boniface commemoration in Dokkum i.o.v. Koningin Juliana in the chapel v.l.n.r. Mgr. Paolo Giobbe, DS. H. J. R. Wesseldijk, Mgr. Prof. B. J .. July 3, 1954. Dokkum

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Father Borromaeus de Greeve. Requiem wrong Church H. H. Nicolaas Pieck companions window street Delft. December 29, 1947. Delft, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Margreeing Princess Margriet and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven wedding ceremony in St. Jacobskerk, overview. January 10, 1967

Anefo photo collection. First solemn service in the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. February 14, 1946. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Installation Bishop Willebrands in St. Catherine Cathedral in Utrecht; Willebrands runs along the Uyl and Lubbers. February 21, 1976. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Eucharistic celebration in St. Bavokerk Haarlem, Pastoor Moo leads service, overview. November 7, 1971. Haarlem

Royal Tour of Canterbury.The King and Queen looking up at the Royal arms in the North Walk of the Great Cloister of Canterbury Cathedral which His Majesty unveiled today. On right is the Dean, Dr. Hewlett Johnson.The King and Queen, accompanied by Princess Elizabeth, made the first State visit to Canterbury by a reigning monarch since Charles II spent the first night after his restoration there in May 1660. July 11, 1946.

Anefo photo collection. Funeral of the bishop of Roermond Mgr. Hansen in Roermond. 28 June 1958. Limburg, Roermond

GDR, Berlin, 11 March 1990, election event of Buendnis 90 (Citizens for Citizens) in the Gethsemane Church, Citizens' Movement, Democracy Now, C Rolf Zoellner

Another "Coronation Day" For Scotland -- Her majesty the Queen sitting in the royal pew of St. Giles' Cathedral. The Duke of Edinburgh sits beside her in his field Marshal's uniform.Now, three weeks after the coronation, it is "Coronation Week" allover again in Scotland.To-day the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh who was in field Marshal's uniform with a plumed hat, went to the National service of thanksgiving and dedication is saint giles' cathedral the high Kirk of Edinburgh.Inside the cathedral the dark green gowns of the knights of the thistle, the wings of the magistrates and the beautiful robes of the officers of state made a wonderful spectacle. Immediately after the dedication and thanksgiving came the blessing of her majesty. June 24, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Nichtje Mgr. Jansen Vredeskerk. July 14, 1956

Anefo photo collection. Rural Requiemmis for Paus Paul in The Hague; Overviews during the Mass. August 16, 1978. The Hague, South Holland

08/31/1908. London. The Eucharistic Congress. A partial session in the "Hall" of Horticulture, under the presidency of Cardinal Vannutelli. Photo: World'S Graphic Press.

Anefo photo collection. Initiation from the Rotterdam by Mgr. M. Jansen. August 18, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Memorial ceremony of the Allied Fallen in Westerkerk in Amsterdam. November 7, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Duke University Chapel Choir

Anefo photo collection. Commissioning restored town hall and Stevenstoren t Nijmegen. Ceremony in chapel of Stevenskerk. July 9, 1953. Nijmegen

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo; The closure of the ecclesiastical wedding in the Domkerk in Utrecht. Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo kneel during the ceremony; To the right of the bridal couple is Father Bot. 28 June 1975. Utrecht (Prov.), Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. The former chairman of the K..b. K.a.b., J.A. Middelvium, said goodbye during a reception in the Utrecht Stadsschouwburg. Cardinal Alfrink shared him the decorations that belong to the command course in the Order of Sint Silvestre, granted by Pope Johannes XXIII. On the first row Cardinal Alfrink, Mrs. Middelhuis and J.A. Middle House. June 22, 1964. Utrecht

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

Guadalupe (Mexico), January 1910. Interior of the Basilica of Guadalupe during the commemorative festival of the apparition of the Virgin.

Germany, Berlin, 25.10.1992, any event, in the Church of the Redeemer

Anefo photo collection. Visit from Queen Juliana to Delft. Interior of the new church. September 26, 1955. Delft, South Holland

George Changelian, Miss Anahid Ann Karoghlanian wedding , Brides, Grooms Weddings, Weddings, Churches. Leon Abdalian Collection

Anefo photo collection. St. Servaa Procession in Maastricht Bust St. Servaas. May 17, 1948. Maastricht

Anefo photo collection. Dome Church. May 7, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration priests and pastors against war in Vietnam, Pastor K. Fight held speech in Noorderke. December 24, 1966. Vietnam

Easter Service In Ruined Cathedral - A Good Friday Service was held in St. George's Cathedral, Southwark,. The Cathedral was badly damaged by enemy action. August 23, 1942. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.)

The award ceremony for exhibitors in the grand hall, Senator Mangili's speech, International Exhibition, November 3rd, 1906, Milan, Italy, photograph by Treves, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXIII, No 46, November 18, 1906.

The Queen in St. Giles Cathedral. The ancient Crown of Scotland is carried on a cushion preceding the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in the St. Giles Cathedral here during the National Service of thanksgiving. The Queen and the Duke are currently making a State Visit to Scotland. June 25, 1953. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) are shown kneeling before the Archbishop of Canterbury, in Westminster Abbey, during their marriage ceremony. King George V, Queen Mary, Queen Alexandra and the Princes are there to witness their marriage.

Choir boy - Religion. April 17, 1954.

Engraving titled 'Polehampton' depicting Edward Polehampton (1652-1722) painter and stainer of the Parish of St Sepulchre. Dated 19th Century

Anefo photo collection. unknown . NCRV 40th anniversary commemorated in Eusebius church in Arnhem, overview in the church. November 9, 1964. Arnhem

Venice, interior of the Basilica of San Marco. 19th International Festival of Contemporary Music. World premiere of Canticum Sacrum by Igor Stravinsky on September 13, 1956.

Germany, Berlin, 18.12.1992, Christmas Oratorio in the Gethsemane Church

Prayer at meeting of House of Representatives, interior of chamber, Washington

Vintage Photograph. Pleasant Street Baptist Church - Word of Life Youth Campaign with Jack Wyrtzen. Frame 2.

Choir and organ of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. African American Photographs Assembled for 1900 Paris Exposition.

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Mgr. Bekkers, overview in St. John. May 14, 1966. Den Bosch

Photograph showing the banquet held in Westminster Hall for the officers of the French naval fleet, London, 1905. Date: 19/08/1905

His Majesty King George At Westminster Hall -- Their Majesties the King and Queen drove in an open landau through cheering masses from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall to-day, May 9. Their Majesties received the congratulations of both Houses of Parliament. Our picture shows the King replying to the Lords and Commoners. June 03, 1935.

Anefo photo collection. Funeral service Old Minister Stikker, in Wassenaar; Rietkerk (VVD), Zijlstra, Den Uyl, from Aardenne and Beelaerts from Blokland. December 28, 1979. Wassenaar, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Sanctuary in Maastricht. Bishops. July 8, 1962. Maastricht

Anefo photo collection. English church to Begijnenhof in Amsterdam holds open day i.v.m. completed restoration; Interior restored church. October 25, 1975. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. unknown . St. Lambertus church under soot layer covered in Eindhoven, the altar is taken in progress. January 10, 1964. Eindhoven

Vintage Photograph. Interracial Thanksgiving Service at DeWitt Memorial Church.

04/25/1918. Inauguration of a temple in Madrid. The procession leaving the church of our Lady of the Conception of the Rosary yesterday, after the temple was blessed by Archbishop Fr. Nozaleda.

Poll photo collection. Rome: visit to the Vatican City. Saint Peter's Basilica APSIS with the Bonnepte Balustrade Balustrade in front Bernini's balustrade and balustrade. December 1937. Italy, Rome, Vatican City

Anefo photo collection. Solemn initiation of the new synagogue to the Europaboulevard in Amsterdam. Liberal-Jewish General during the entrance. September 1, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Mgr. Bekkers, overview in St. John. May 14, 1966. Den Bosch

Visit of Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Quaker, and Jewish leaders, 4:20PM. President John F. Kennedy (right, at lectern) meets with a group of Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Quaker, and Jewish leaders regarding civil rights. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Solemn initiation of the new synagogue to the Europaboulevard in Amsterdam. Liberal-Jewish General during the entrance. September 1, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Bayona (Pontevedra), 12/15/1925. A solemn commemoration. Attendees at the centenary session of Cardinal Lavigerie, held at the town hall.

Sailors in the church..

Anefo photo collection. Sonia Gaskell in Amsterdam cremated, overview during ceremony .. July 15, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. BOWVINDER MERDING T.G.V. The birthday of Lord Robert Baden Powell in the Evangelisch Luthersekerk in Amsterdam .. 25 February 1946. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Church service in the new church on Dam Square in Amsterdam in connection with the peace demonstration tomorrow. Cardinal Willebrands (2nd of the left) during the service, banner in the foreground. November 20, 1981. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Elsevier photo collection. Baptism Princess Beatrix De Groote St. Jacobskerk Hague. 12, 1938. Hague, South Holland

The opening of the meeting in the concert hall's large hall.

Anefo photo collection. 80th anniversary Free University of Amsterdam. The Rector Magnificus Professor Dr. Roos during the memorial speech. October 21, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., 1900 - morning prayers African American Photographs Assembled for 1900 Paris Exposition.

Anefo photo collection. Defile along the royal burial cellar in Delft. December 14, 1962. Delft, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Commemorative service Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam. English envoy. November 15, 1952. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus opens restored Oosterkerk in Hoorn; Overviews in the church. May 7, 1982. Hoorn, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Christmas game in the big or St. Bavo church in Haarlem. December 17, 1945. Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Rev. Martin Niemoller (in Westerkerk Amsterdam). January 18, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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