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.
Vintage Photograph. Interior of Trinity Church during Services in New York City.
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Poll photo collection. Israel 1948-1949: Galilee. Easter service in the basilica of proclamation in Nazareth with the face on the churchgoers including some nuns and the pulpit. January 1, 1948. Israel, Nazareth
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Mellersta Östergötlands Railways, Obvis's medal distribution in the Cathedral in Linköping.
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Anefo photo collection. Islamic manifestation for Muslims residing in the Netherlands in RAI Amsterdam; Overview with in the middle priest maulana Abdul Wahab Saddia /. March 30, 1975. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Anefo photo collection. Cremation Heintje Davids, Westerveld; Overview in the auditorium during ceremony. 18 February 1975
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Army Air Force personnel and members of the Army Nurse Corps attend Lenten services in the ancient and beautiful Church of the Holy Rosary at Manduria, Italy.
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Poll photo collection. Travel to Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles. Church service. 1947. Suriname
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Paris (France), 05/23/1954. Mass in the Notre Dame Cathedral in memory of those who fell for France. President Rene Coty attended.
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Services for King Geo., Greek Church, N.Y., 3/23/13
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History of the ecumenical councils of Rome. Council of Trent under Pope Paul III, Julius III and Pius IV, from 1545 to 1563; condemnation of the Lutherans. Published in Paris, engraving, 1869.
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Anefo photo collection. Moroccans in hunger strike and banner in "De Duif" in Amsterdam. October 5, 1975. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Anefo photo collection. Interchargeable prayer meeting in Domkerk (Utrecht). Mayor De Ranitz in Kerkbank. January 9, 1962. Utrecht
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Painswick Clipping - the procession. The first Sunday after September 19th, the dedication festival. In the afternoon the Sunday School children march to the church where a short service is held. Date: 1902
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Ancient Almshouses of England: St. Cross Hospital. The Hospital of St. Cross, near Winchester, Hampshire, was founded by Bishop Henry of Blois eight centuries ago, and is famous not only for the beauty of its old buildings, but for the continuance of the Wayfarer's Dole, the gift of a horn of beer and a silce of bread to wayfarers. The brethren receive a weekly stipend in addition to their free quarters. This is distributed in the Brethren's hall as shown in our photograph. In the hall is a central hearth for a charcoal fire. March 28, 1939.
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Choir boys at St. AndrewsSt. Andrews choir rehearsal is the only one of its kind in Australia. March 01, 1954.
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Anefo photo collection. Second by Willem V in the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft. April 29, 1958. Delft, South Holland
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Anefo photo collection. Baptism Prince Johan Friso Utrecht; Overview. December 28, 1968. Utrecht
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Anefo photo collection. Dutch pilgrimage for Prince Claus to Pilgrimsoord Kevelaer in the former west Germany. Church service in the Basilica. October 31, 1982. Germany, Kevelaer
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Germany, Berlin, 18.12.1992, Christmas Oratorio in the Gethsemane Church, Jörg Hildebrandt, Advent Star
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Anefo photo collection. Commissioning Radboud Hospital Nijmegen. Unveiling of Crown Staff Crucifix Mgr. Alfrink. September 29, 1956. Nijmegen
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Anefo photo collection. Immersions of flowers new church. October 27, 1948
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Vintage Photograph. Crowds in front of St Patrick's Cathedral on Easter Sunday.
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The passing of King George V - The funeral service in St. George's Chapel, Windsor. A general view during the service in St. George's Chapel. January 28, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).
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Vintage photograph. United Nations delegates observing a minute of silence dedicated to prayer or meditation
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Anefo photo collection. Eucharistic celebration in St. Catherine Cathedral in Utrecht T.G.V. 50-year anniversary Cardinal Alfrink and 40-year anniversary of Bisschop Zwartkruis, No. 13. 30 June 1974. Utrecht
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Induction Of Southwark Cathedral - Dr Garbett (centre) taking the oath in the Chancel of Southwark Cathedral.Dr Garbett, Bishop of Winchester and ex-Bishop of Southwark was to-day inducted as Archbishop of York Southwark Cathedral. Dr Temple, the Archbishop of Canterbury was present at the ceremony after his or deal of the heavy raid on Canterbury last night. This is the first time in history that an Archbishop of York has been inducted at Southwark Cathedral. June 1, 1942. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana reveals monument to the St. Eusebius church in Arnhem. September 17, 1953. Arnhem, Gelderland
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Minister preaching to his congregation. San Augustine, Texas 1939. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Texas , San Augustine, Texas , San Augustine County
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Choir in church. San Augustine, Texas 1939. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Texas , San Augustine, Texas , San Augustine County
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The Queen Visits St. Margaret's -- Her Majesty the Queen stands before the Cross of the unknown warrior, after she was planted her own cross in the St. Margaret's Harden of Remembrance, Westminster, today (Friday). November 04, 1949. (Photo by Fox Photos)
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French Priests Accused of Collaboration -- Thirteen priests and one civilian appeared in a Paris Court July 31 at the opening of a trial in which they are accused of hiding collaborators in French convents. Left to right (front row) the reverend fathers Counort, Penneson and Gailliard. August 14, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Women coming out of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, Long Island, New York City, USA
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GDR, Berlin, 07.03.1990, Event in the Gethsemane Church, Pastor Bernd Albani
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Germany, Berlin, 08.11.1992, Demo: Human dignity is inviolable, Art. 16, event in the Gethsemane Church
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Germany, Berlin, 18.12.1992, Christmas Oratorio in the Gethsemane Church
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Interior of the Buurkerk (Buurkerkhof) in Utrecht; View of the pulpit with the flowers for the flower service on Easter Monday.
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Germany, Berlin, 18.12.1992, Christmas Oratorio in the Gethsemane Church, Advent Star
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Heathfield School, Berks -- Evensong In The Chapel: The names of Heathfield "Old Girls" are carved on the pews. November 15, 1950. (Photo by Tom L. Blau, Camera Press).
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Salt Lake City's Mormon Choir (Rehearsal). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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12/31/1939. Choir of the collegiate church of Santa María in Tudela (Navarra).
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Anefo photo collection. Commemorative service RAI victims flight disaster SML device Suriname. Flight disasters, commemorative services, victims, airlines. 11 June 1989. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Anefo photo collection. REPORTAGE: Young very gifted organist Dick van Rijn from Katwijk to Zeé. The young organist behind the play table of the organ of the new church with a view of the pulpit. April 17, 1961. Katwijk aan Zee
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Anefo photo collection. Mass 6 centuries Eucharistic congress. June 23, 1946
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Mexico, Mexico City, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, religious celebration
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Anefo photo collection. Biennial National Koempoelan in Overasselt at Nijmegen of the Catholic youth movement. 13 June 1959
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Anefo photo collection. On New Year's Day in the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam Wee Vondels Gijsbrecht van Aemstel is performed under Region V Carel BRIELS ,. December 27, 1980. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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High angle view of crowd in a basilica, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
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Outdoor mass for handicapped people, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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This image shows a gathering at the Mennonite World Conference Assembly held in Kitchener, Ontario, in 1962. It captures a key moment in the Mennonite community's history and global outreach.
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Anefo photo collection. Memorial service in the Moses and Aäronk church in Amsterdam after the December murdres in Suriname. Commemorations, churches, political murders, mourning. December 12, 1982. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Chief Justice Earl Warren administering the oath of office to Richard M. Nixon on the east portico of the U.S. Capitol, Washington DC, USA, Architect of the Capitol, January 20, 1969
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The 900 'Singing Mothers' of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints (The Mormons) Relief Society performing in front of the organ inside the Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Date: 1938
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The 19th Protestant Church Congress in June 1981, Germany, Europe