Historical Religious Services

Black and white images capturing significant religious ceremonies and gatherings, including baptisms, weddings, and solemn assemblies in historic church settings.

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

Anefo photo collection. Baptism of Prince Maurits in the Grote Kerk in Apeldoorn. The royal company likes the church. September 10, 1968. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

03/24/1916. The feast of San Dimas in the Modelo prison. The chapel of the cellular prison during the Religious Solemnity Celebrated yesterday by the Ladies of the Wardrobe of Saint Dismas.

March 1922. Madrid. In the church of Saint Joseph. His Majesty the King (X) in the solemn Religious function held by the University Association of Professors and Doctors and the national confederation of Catholic Students in honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Elsevier photo collection. Wedding ceremony Princess Margriet Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven Jacobskerk Hague. Overview speech DS. Berkhof. January 10, 1967. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Special service in the Portuguese Israelitic synagogue, preserving and well-being Israel residents. May 29, 1967

Madrid, 11/15/1918. In the church of San Andrés de los Flamencos. The Nuncio of His Holiness (1) and the Bishop of Sion (2) during the tedeum sung in thanksgiving for the ending of the war.

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

Church service in the Willemskerk on the Nassaulaan in The Hague for staff of the Ministry of Defense (Marine), family members and invitees.

Villaverde: religious ceremony to inaugurate the church of San Andrés after the fire suffered in 1934.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Dr. Beel visiting the Krawangse (during the 2nd police action). The High Representative of the Crown (HVK) Dr. Beel spent the Christmas Eve at the Dutch soldiers on the external items in Krawangse. In Kedong Gedeh, in the pre-gallery of a Chinese country house, the night mass was dedicated by Aalmuzenier Helmes .. December 24, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Krowang, Dutch East Indies

Conference of Victims of War. Hoffmann Photographs 1933 Adolf Hitler's official photographer, and a Nazi politician and publisher, who was a member of Hitler's intimate circle.

The picture shows the burial of six of the victims from the submarine wolf Friday, August 19, 1943 in the Fredrik Church.Officiant ehmsgård, Organist Murgård, Kungl.The fleet musician, conductor Harry Olsson .. The picture shows the burial of six of the victims from the submarine wolf Friday, August 19, 1943 in the Fredrik Church.Officiant ehmsgård, Organist Murgård, Kungl.The fleet musician, conductor Harry Olsson.

Anefo photo collection. National Calvin Memorial Meeting in the Westerkerk in Amsterdam. 10 June 1959. Amsterdam

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pankelan at Krawrang. Catholic church service. March 13, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Krawang, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Cardinal Alfrink in Tivoli building instructed a mass, here during evening mass. July 17, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Funeral prof. Can. J.B. Kors, former president of the KRO. In St. Antonius Church in Utrecht, the Requiemmis was assigned by Father Drs. F.E. Van Waesberge, provincial of the Domincanen in the Netherlands. August 10, 1966. Utrecht (city)

Food For Their Gods - Offerings Of Food set upon the elaborate altar in the Retreat Street Joss House last night to symbolise the devotion of the Chinese to Confucius. Hundreds gather to witness the picturesque opening celebrations of the Chinese New Year. January 01, 1932.

Anefo photo collection. World prayer day for women in the English church at the Beguinage in Amsterdam. March 1, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Christmas Postweg / Catholic church service. Catholic worship in a theater or cinema. December 2, 1946. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Dr. Herzog, Chief Rabbi of Palestine at the opening of Tel Aviv Port

Catholic Religion. April 20, 1953.

The sermon in Överluleå church in Boden. The photo taken in conjunction with the inauguration of electric drive on the route Långsele-Boden.

Anefo photo collection. Study remains Duke Karel van Gelder in Eusebius church in Arnhem. Overview during the reason of mayor Ch. G. Matser from Arnhem. November 22, 1963. Arnhem

Conservation Tour of Western States: Utah, Salt Lake City: Address at Mormon Tabernacle, 8:18PM. President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers an address at the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah. Those seated on platform include: Secretary of the Interior, Stewart L. Udall; President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, David O. McKay; Senator Frank Moss of Utah; Democratic National Committeeman from Utah, Calvin W. Rawlings.

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

Anefo photo collection. Overview Funeral service Marga Klompé. October 31, 1986

Churches ReligionHoly Cross Church Maroubra, during ***** Mass for feet Roderic *****. August 19, 1949.

10/01/1922. Barcelona. Three Current Notes. 1.- inauguration of Attorneys of Spain. 2.- the Bishop, Dr. Guillamet, Consecrating the temple of the Cistercian Religious of our Lady of Valdoncella. 3.- the Captain General (X) Visiting the Seva camp.

Candlelight. Schoolchildren Watch nuns light candles surrounding the casket containing the body of Mr. Chifley, lying in state in the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. John, Bathurst. June 16, 1951.

12/31/1956. Aspect of the parish church of Santa María de la Villa, during the Solemn Funerals for the Soul of the father of the Excmo. Mr. Minister Secretary General of the movement Mr. José Solis Ruiz on the first anniversary of his death.

Anefo photo collection. Funeral miner in Zwartberg (Belgium), in the church. February 3, 1966. Belgium

Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April, inauguration in the new church; Overview during abandoned church. April 30, 1980

Anefo photo collection. Women in a church. November 18, 1965

Vintage photograph. Wedding in church

Out Of The Ashes (Fifth Of Nine) -- A choir rehearses for the dedication ceremony, which was held August 6th, the ninth anniversary of Hiroshima's "Hell Day". Note shoes left in Doorway (bottom). Citizens of Cologne, West Germany, donated the organ. August 13, 1954. (Photo by United Press).

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

John Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier at the alter of the century-old church of St. Mary's during their wedding. Newport, Rhode Island. Sept. 12, 1953.

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Roman Catholic Church Marriage. 1956

Anefo photo collection. Opening and blessing of the second military Catholic formation center "De Westerhelling" in Nijmegen. Blessing by Mgr. Alfrink. January 21, 1958. Kwakkenberg, Nijmegen

ORGANO (DESTRUIDO EN 1936). Location: MARIENKIRCHE. CADAQUES. GERONA. SPAIN.

Santiago de Compostela, 11/9/1982. In the Cathedral of the Apostle, European act. John Paul II spoke of the Christian roots of Europe and its necessary spiritual and human renewal. In the image, King Juan Carlos I during his speech.

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Dreumel of the 6 victims died in a car accident in Dreumel. April 23, 1959. Dreumel, Noord-Brabant

First Methodist Church, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA

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

Illustration showing the memorial service held in St. Pauls Cathedral, 14th February 1913, for the men who died during the Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12. Those who died were Captain Scott, Lt. Oates, Lt. Bowers, Dr. Wilson and PO Evans. Date: 1913

Reading of the Torah inside the synagogue of Djerba.

Elsevier photo collection. connection birthday Rembrandt, journalist tour held. journalists visit Rembrandt's grave Westerkerk. 1942. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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

U.S. Commemoration Service -- General Eisenhower standing by the book containing the names of the Americans who lost their lives, during the service of dedication at St. Paul's.In the presence of H.M. The Queen, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, General Eisenhower today handed over to the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, Dr.Matthews, the roll of honour commemorating the 28,000 Americans who lost their lives fighting from bases in England during the last war. The roll is to be placed in the North Transit of the Cathedral until the American Chapel is ready.A silver cross and silver candlesticks which King is presenting to Washington Cathedral were so dedicated at the service. July 4, 1951.

The Royal Wedding -- Bridal procession as it passes through Westminster Abbey after the ceremony. The Royal bride and bridegroom lead the procession followed by the two pages, eight bridesmaids and the best-man. November 20, 1947. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Moslems pray for the King: In neatly ordered rows, white-check, black and flower-clad Moslems hear the Chief Kathi of Singapore, Tuan Haji Ali, lead prayers for the recovery of Kong George VI, at the Sultan Mosque in Singapore. Moslems prayed for the King in all mosques of the Colony. October 04, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).;Moslems pray for the King: In neatly ordered rows, white-check, black and flower-clad Moslems hear the Chief Kathi of Singapore, Tuan Haji Ali, lead prayers for the recover

The Coronation of King George VI -- Scenes inside Westminster Abbey during the actual Coronation ceremony of King George VI, 12th May 1937.The King George - bareheaded - is seen kneeling before the Archbishop of Canterbury at the foot of the high Altar. Queen Elizabeth ***** the Queen Mother - is seen seated on right ***** stands the historic Coronation. May 12, 1937. (Photo by Sport & General Press Association Limited).

Vintage Photograph. Pleasant Street Baptist Church - Word of Life Youth Campaign with Jack Wyrtzen. Frame 1.

Anefo photo collection. Unveiling memorial in the St. Bavo church in Haarlem. September 20, 1957. Haarlem

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

12/31/1957. The Singers of Madrid participate in the hearing of Sacred music, in which they performed works by Tomás Luis de Vitoria, Strawinsky and Juan de Ancheta, and held before the tomb of Prince Don Juan, in the Royal Monastery of Santo Tomás, in Avila , on the occasion of the closing of the V Summer Course for Foreigners, organized by the General Directorate of Cultural Relations.

03/24/1908. Madrid. Consecration of the bishop of Almería, Don Vicente Casanova, in the cathedral church.

Pope Pius XII, accompanied back to his chambers by members of the papal family after a ceremony in the Sistine Chapel; undated.

Body of William Jennings Bryan Lying in State, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington DC, USA, National Photo Company, July 30, 1925

Chinese celebration at Y.M.C.A., N.Y.

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

The Centre Street Baptist Church , Churches, Religious services, Clergy. Leon Abdalian Collection

Rabbi Joseph S. Shubow , Rabbis, Religious services, Shubow, Joseph Shalom. Leon Abdalian Collection

Anefo photo collection. Baptismal Princess Marijke (Christina) in the Domkerk in Utrecht. Court preacher DS. J.F. Berkel during predication. October 10, 1947. Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. Initiation by Mgr. W. M. Beckers, bishop coat jutor of Den Bosch. January 15, 1958

Anefo photo collection. Memorial meeting in memory of the Archbishop Oscar Romero murdered in San Salvador. March 27, 1982. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April, inauguration in the new church; Overview. April 30, 1980

Reading children in Hamrånge church. Läsbarn i Hamrånge kyrka.

The King And Great Congregation At Dedication Service to Open Festival of Britain The King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family in the front row of a great congregation at the dedication service for the Festival of Britain in St. Paul's Cathedral. Britain's King George VI today told the world that this is no time for despondency. In his speech, broadcast from the steps of London's famous St. Paul's Cathedral, he declared the Festival of Britain open and called it a symbol of Britain's

Anefo photo collection. Viewing days furniture auctioned Vicentius church Amsterdam. Children view confessional chair. April 1, 1989. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Church fires in South Holland, firefighters bring the bells of the Carillon in Safety of the Church in Haastrecht. June 12, 1964. Haastrecht

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Christmas Postweg / Catholic church service. Catholic worship in a theater or cinema. December 2, 1946. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Memorial service in synagogue from Liberaal Jewish congregation in Amsterdam i.v.m. Currently, Israeli sports people. September 6, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. 100 years of crook. Stadium De Balgaard. Saint Mass overview. May 15, 1953. Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. Passion games Tegelen. May 13, 1950. Limburg, Tegelen

Church interior ca. between 1918 and 1920.

Anefo photo collection. In the presence of the royal family, Eleanor Roosevelt receives an honorary doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) in the Law at the University of Utrecht. In the Domkerk. April 20, 1948. Utrecht (city)

Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church , Priests, Outdoor religious services, Acolytes. Leon Abdalian Collection

Parish Priest- the work of the Vicar of St Mark's Church, Victoria Docks, Silvertown, London, England, UK, 1944 Reverend Joseph Stephens conducts a wedding service at St Mark's Church, Silvertown. The original caption states that the groom is George Scott, on leave from the forces, and the bride is Winifred Hartley.

Poll photo collection. Israel 1948-1949: Galilee. Paaster Mass in the Basilica of the proclamation in Nazareth with the face on the high altar during the beginning of the Mass; In the foreground some members of a religious sister order. January 1, 1948. Israel, Nazareth

Macabre banquet given to Ramón Gomez de la Serna by the Surgeons of Santiago de Chile (1931).

07/29/1920. Saint Sebastian. In the Provincial Council. Hall prepared for the meeting of the League of Nations council.

Anefo photo collection. Study remains Duke Karel van Gelder in Eusebius church in Arnhem. November 22, 1963. Arnhem

06/10/1959. Mass celebrated in the pavilion of Catalonia on the occasion of the initiation of the festival on the international day of Catalonia at the Feria del Campo.

Man with boys praying in synagogue

Vintage Photograph. Shot from behind shows family sitting in pew while man sits at front playing organ.

Vintage Photograph. Children's service at church. Frame 1.

Anefo photo collection. Baptism Prince Johan Friso in Domkerk in Utrecht overview. December 28, 1968. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Youth for Christ. Apollo Hole Meeting. April 10, 1947

The Coronation Ceremony -- The King photographed wearing his crown and carrying the Orb and Sceptre photographed walking down the Abbey in procession after the crowing. May 12, 1937. (Photo by Keystone)

Germany, Berlin, 24.12.1992, Christmas devotion in St. Sophia Church, organ, advent star

Madrid, 08/15/1923. The religious solemnity of the procession of the Virgin of La Paloma in which the venerated image appeared for the first time.

Pope Pius X in the gestatorial chair, the consistory of December 2, 1912, Vatican City, photograph by Felici, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXIX, No 49, December 8, 1912.

Interior view of a church. Views of Lockport, N.Y. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Lockport (N.Y.), Interiors, Churches, Altars

Germany, Berlin, 18.12.1992, Christmas Oratorio in the Gethsemane Church, Regine Hildebrandt, (centre), as a choir member

Anefo photo collection. Mgr. Zwartkruis laid out in St. Bavo in Haarlem. Altars, crosses, pulse chairs. October 26, 1983. Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Elsevier photo collection. churches burned Haastrecht Zoeterwoude Friday afternoon. Zoeterwoude, Roman Catholic Church destroyed. Roman Catholic spiritual shore view sad result. 12 June 1964. Zoeterwoude, South Holland

The theatre stages classical Korean musical performances, folk-dances and stage-plays for tourists and other foreign visitors. The theatre was considered as a beautiful hall, designed in a typical Korean style. We notice the presence of foreigners in the hall, including in the middle and at the bottom-right.

Robert Kennedy's funeral. Children of the Kennedy family return from the altar after delivering the offerings for the Mass for their father and uncle, Senator Robert Kennedy, in St. Patrick's Cathedral. June 8, 1968.

Wedding couple Layer when leaving the city church of St. Mary by the West portal with a trellis of the "Nazi Character

of 3