Religious Traditions

Black and white images capturing moments of religious practices, ceremonies, and gatherings, highlighting devotion, community, and historical significance.

Models Released: Kim Knight. Vintage Photograph. Little boy looking at Christmas creche.

Vintage Photograph. Father and son praying together before bed.

Anefo photo collection. Dome Church. May 7, 1947

By the end of the first military formation (EMV) there is Amsterdam Marvacentrum, which is located on the grounds of the Marine Barracks Amsterdam (MKAD), a parent's day. A fleet pastor demonstrates the organ in the Chapel of the MKAD. A fleeted spiritual: fleetal mushroom (flame) or fleet pastor (flop), is recognizable by the galons without curl and the Christian crosses with oak pop of the collar.

Methodist Church , Buildings. Messenger Collection

(Pastor) Rev. Stephen E. Fletcher. The Centre Street Baptist Church , Clergy. Leon Abdalian Collection

Wives and families of Jewish American GIs attend services in a New York City synagogue on West Twenty-third Street, on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Admirality Church (depicted name).Admirality Church (depicted name)

Rev. Papkan Maksoudian. Diran Leylekian. Santough , Spouses, Priests. Leon Abdalian Collection

A Bride Twice To-Day -- Prince Yurka Galitzine and his bride, Miss Shelaigh Sandford-Johnson, during the wedding ceremony at the Russian Orthodox church, Buckingham Palace Road, this afternoon. Their Civil wedding took place earlier to-day at Chelsea Register office. October 6, 1952.

Elsevier photo collection. Meeting Westerkerk Amsterdam T.G.V. 150th anniversary Dutch Bible Society. Queen Juliana attended service, led Rev. Sillevis Smitt, Rev. Wolfenberg Prof. Berkhof. queen enters church, f.l.s..f. Baron Tuyll van Serooskerken, secretary Dutch Bible Society. June 17, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Churchgoers and an altar boy in the church, Auguste Danse, 1880 print Bergen (Belgium) paper. etching the congregation. Holy Mass (divine service, especially of Roman Catholic Church)

American Prisoner of War receiving Holy Communion from a priest on Easter Day, 1967. This image is from the 1967 North Vietnam Easter Day and falls under the Confinement series of OPERATION HOMECOMING. It is a 4X5 negative photograph taken by the Defense Department.

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Lord Behrens Church. July 26, 1949

San Sebastián de Garabandal (Cantabria), 1965. Mystery of the apparitions of the Virgin and the angel Saint Michael. In the image, Conchita lifts Mari Loli, without any effort, so that she can kiss the face of the apparition at the door of the church.

Anefo photo collection. Marriage in Portuguese Israelite synagogue. April 11, 1954

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

Rome, Italy may 1964: Bride and groom kneeling at the altar during wedding ceremony, priest reading from the missal in vintage black and white

Vintage Photograph. A family entering the front of a church from inside.

Cordova. 04/06/1936. Besapiés of the Holy Christ of Angustias. Brotherhood of Our Lady of Angustias in the Church of San Agustín.

The Centre Street Baptist Church ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Weird Kites: During the funeral service of Lewis Ford at the Dolly Pond Church of God at Chattanooga, Tennessee, the rattlesnake which had caused his death during a religious ceremony was placed on his head by the Rev. Raymond Hayes. Ford's widow is at the head of casket, pats the snake. September 29, 1945.

Anefo photo collection. 75 anniversary of the Amstelkring in Amsterdam Reception in the Schuilkerk. January 9, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Moroccans who have the country in hunger strike in the church's pigeon in Amsterdam. July 17, 1978. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inlandse wedding. A spiritual has a form in his hands. Opposite him the groom. May 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

07/17/1921. Madrid. In the Spanish theater. The Count of Vallellano Imposing the Insignia of the Charity Cross on Priest D. Manuel González.

Poll photo collection. Israel: Kfar Hassidim (Hasidim). Meeting in a Jesjiva (Talmerschool). undated. Israel, Kfar Hassidim

Poll photo collection. Middle East 1950-1955: Jerusalem. Easter celebration. Believers on the scaffolding at the entrance to the Holy Grave Church. 1950. Israel, Jerusalem, Jordan

Anefo photo collection. Vefokdag (1945). Bladder chapel. 1945

Before every banquet starts, the food is first offered to two chairs in which (in spirit) sit Father Divine and his spotless virgin bride, a white girl, Edna Ritchings, he married in 1946. August 02, 1950.

08/15/1919. Madrid. In the Paloma asylum. Function held as a gift to the Asylum Children on the occasion of the feast of the Virgin.

Anefo photo collection. HR. Van Rhenen, Koster Evangelische Lutheran church. September 19, 1961

Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church. Bob Ristuccia, Joseph W. Miley, K. of C. , Fraternal organizations. Leon Abdalian Collection

Member of the Pentecostal church testifying. Chicago, Illinois 1941. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Illinois , Chicago, Illinois , Cook County

Germany, Berlin, 18 October 1992, Stasi involvement Gerhard, Thomas, editor-in-chief. die kirche: (from left to right) Erhard Neubert (co-founder. DA, Demokratischer Aufbruch), Gerhard, editor-in-chief. die kirche, Ruth Misselwitz, event in the Erlöserkirche

Headstone and grave of pearl marble are erected in memory of a prize Pekingese, Chu Chu, who died last week. The dog's owner, Mrs. Rosette Norman, 46, of Murray-street, Waverley, approached a Church of England minister, a Roman Catholic priest, a Rabbi, and a Salvation Army officer to read the burial service over Chu Chus grave. All refused, so she read passages from the Prayer Book herself when she buried the dog in her front garden. Chu Chu lies four feet underground, next to his halt- sister, Trinket. He is in a blue coffin, lined with swans down. His head rests on a white satin pillow. October 13, 1946.

A Group Of Jewish Chaplains. Berks, England.

With her shoes in her hand, just-married Mrs. Robert Scott (nee Ruby Garden), a nursing sister in kings Cross Hospital, Dundee, is measured by the Rev. D.M. Douglas after her wedding in the old Church of St. Cyrus. Many years ago, a benefactor of the tiny village of St. Cyrus on the Angus East Coast, left a fund as a dowry for brides of the village. Four brides qualify for this each year, the qualifications being the tallest, shortest, oldest and youngest, and presentations to successful candidates are made on Hogmanay (the last day of the year). As brides leave the Church, it is the duty of the Minister to see that they remove their shoes and veil and are measured on a specially placed wooden erection. September 22, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. St. Nicolaas in the capital, the entry. November 14, 1964

He's No Witch - Santa Claus turns up with belated gifts for a traffic policeman in Rome, January 6, sharing honour with "La Befana." La Befana is the kindly which who gives presents to children on Epiphany day - The day on which the three wise men presented their gifts to the infant Jesus. - In Italy. The custom has been extended by motorists to take in traffic policemen. January 08, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Poll photo collection. Travel to Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles. Organist in the Protestant church n New Nickerie plays a harmonium. 1947. New Nickerie, Suriname

American prisoners in North Vietnam receive Holy Communion from a priest on Easter Day in 1967. Taken during Operation Homecoming, this photograph captures a moment of religious observance and spiritual support for the captive soldiers.

1920S 1930S Skilled Japanese Man Craftsman Artisan In Kimono Making Pattern On Cloisonné Vase Japan

Solo at the Pentecostal church. Chicago, Illinois 1941. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Illinois , Chicago, Illinois , Cook County

Cartoon - A Wing and a Prayer. John Collins (1917-2007)

ANDY GRIFFITH in ANGEL IN MY POCKET (1969), directed by ALAN RAFKIN.

Germany, Berlin, 25.10.1992, some event, in the Church of the Redeemer, on the left Pastor Rudi Pahnke

Mr. Leatherman, homesteader from Texas, leading the singing at church services. Pie Town, New Mexico 1940. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Mexico , Pie Town, New Mexico , Catron County

One of the leaders of the Pentecostal church testifying. Chicago, Illinois 1941. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Illinois , Chicago, Illinois , Cook County

Germany, Berlin, 18.10.1992, Stasi involvement: Gerhard Thomas, editor-in-chief. die kirche (left), centre: Ruth Misselwitz, (pastor in Pankow), event in the Erlöserkirche

United States: 1956. Three sisters pose in their Christmas robes and bows in front of the Christmas tree.

Abyssinian Emperor's Daughter Opens Abyssinian Relief Bazaar -- Princess Tsahai selling an Abyssinian mat at her stall at the bazaar this afternoon. She is seen on left.A Christmas Reunion and Basaar in aid of Dr. Martin's Fund of Mercy for the Relief of Suffering and Distress in Abyssinia, was opened at Caxton Hall, Westminster London, S.W., this afternoon by H.R.H. Princess Tsahai, daughter of the Emperor of Abyssinia. December 15, 1936. (Photo by Topical Press).

Preacher at lectern

The Royal Wedding cake, nearly 7ft. high, and weighing more than 11 stone. The cake was regarded as a triumph of confectionery. November 22, 1935.

Else Niemoller wife of Pastor N. April 19, 1950.

Religion, saying grace before the barbecue dinner at the Pie Town, New Mexico fair, photograph by Lee Russell, from U.S. War Office of Information, 1944.

Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black's KKK costume. Ku Klux Klan Cyclops, Bill Chappel, holds a hood he claimed was worn by Hugo Black when he belonged to the Klan in the 1920s. As a young Alabama politician, Black claimed he joined the Klan to get votes, and later regretted his membership. Nov. 6, 1965.

Female choir singer holding book in church

Vintage Photograph. Man holds book in his hand while looking out standing behind pulpit.

Rev. Lo Shui Kwong, Pastor of Chinese Presbyterian Church, Campbell St. Sydney, in pulpit. He gives Serrick in ***** translate into English at ***** for benefit of Aust. Boin Chinese, many of when do not speak sufficient Chinese to understand Serrick. April 01, 1946. ;Rev. Lo Shui Kwong, Pastor of Chinese Presbyterian Church, Campbell St. Sydney, in pulpit. He gives Serrick in ***** translate into English at ***** for benefit of Aust. Boin Chinese, many of when do not speak sufficient Chinese to

Anefo photo collection. Minister Brinkman visits prayer spaces. Minister Brinkman Hindu prayer Bijlmerplein Amsterdam. March 7, 1986. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Priest Gets Russian Visa -- The Rev. George Bissonette (Left) of assumption collage in Worcester, Mass., looks at the visa he received today from the Russian embassy to enter Russia and take over the duties of the Rev. Arthur Brassard, only Roman catholic priest in Moscow. With the priest outside the Russian embassy in Washington is Michael Francis Doyle, Philadelphia lawyer and for the last 12 years a member of the Permanent court of ***** at the Hague, Netherlands. March 8, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Vintage photograph. Three altar boys singing under pointed arch opening behind flowers

Santiago de Compostela, 07/25/1989. HRH Prince Felipe making, in the name of His Majesty the King, the traditional offering to the Apostle Santiago, in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Vintage Photograph. A young woman praying from a bible.

Vintage Photograph. Portrait of woman holding up Holy Bible while looking up to top of frame.

1950s 1960s AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN HOLDING BIBLE LOOKING UP PRAYING

Chaplain (CMDR.) Edward F. Boucher performs a baptism in the base chapel. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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