Religious Ceremonies

Black and white images documenting various religious ceremonies, highlighting the rituals and presence of clergy in historical contexts.

Cardinal Griffin At "Red Hat" Ceremony In Westminister Cardinal Griffin - Cardinal Bernard Griffin seated on his throne during the service in Westminister Cathedral London, today March 10.A large congregation attend Westminister Cathedral, London today March 10, when Cardinal Bernard Griffin entered for the first time as a Cardinal. The New Cardinal the youngest Westminister has ever had, made his address to the congregation from the high altar. A large number of the Catholic beers and members of parliament, as well as representatives from some of the foreign governments who have been in London throughout the war, attended the service. January 1, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Unity of cream and old Catholics. Utrecht. St. Gertrudis Cathedral. VESPER held on November 7, 1966 in the presence of the Oudkatholieke Archbishop of Utrecht Andreas Rinkel and the Roman Catholic Archbishop in Utrecht Cardinal Alfrink. Both high spiritual for the high altar. November 7, 1966. Utrecht (province), Utrecht (city)

Completion of Twenty Five Years Loving Labour -- Buckfast Abbey, the building of which has just been completed, was consecrated today, Aug. 25th. by the Bishop of Plymouth (Monsignor Barrett), His Eminence Cardinal Bourne, acting as Papal Legate presided, having been dispensed from carrying out the consecration ceremony owing to his advanced age.The Bishop of Plymouth, Dr. Barrett, who performed the consecration ceremony, putting the sacred Chryam on the main entrance to the Abbey. September 26, 1932. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Ltd.).

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

03/31/1918. In the church of the sacred heart of Jesus, in Madrid. Cardinal Guisasola, primate of Spain, blessing the wedding of the Countess of Arcentales with the son of the Marquises of Atarfe, who sponsored them, on behalf of Ss.Mm. Don Alfonso.

Anefo photo collection. Establishment of Princess Wilhelmina, the remaining surplus is took the church, behind it royal family. December 8, 1962

Cardinal Griffin At "Red Hat" Ceremony In Westminister Cardinal Griffin - Cardinal Bernard Griffin seated on his throne during the service in Westminister Cathedral London, today March 10.A large congregation attend Westminister Cathedral, London today March 10, when Cardinal Bernard Griffin entered for the first time as a Cardinal. The New Cardinal the youngest Westminister has ever had, made his address to the congregation from the high altar. A large number of the Catholic beers and members of parliament, as well as representatives from some of the foreign governments who have been in London throughout the war, attended the service. January 1, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Vatican Council Ii, Rome, 1965.

Anefo photo collection. Solemn bishop equivalence from Mgr. Petrus Joannes Antonius Moors to Bishop van Roermond, the new bishop leaves the church. March 17, 1959. Limburg, Roermond

08/31/1922. Rome - transfer of an image in the square of the Basilica of Loreto, Cardinal Gasparri (X) Gives the Papal Blessing to the Planes Flying Over the Population during the processional transfer of the Holy Virgin of Loreto, Protector of the Air Pilots of Italy (photo Perry Pastorel).

12/31/1983. Funeral for the murder of Guillermo Quintana Lacaci.

Anefo photo collection. Reception held by new blanket from Amsterdam Mgr. Van der Hoeg. April 15, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

09/10/1910. The Infanta Doña Isabel in Vich. HRH Kissing the Rings of the thirteen Bishops upon arriving at the cathedral.

Anefo photo collection. Anniversary and farewell to Cardinal Alfrink during Eucharistic celebration in Utrecht, Cardinal Alfrink (right and successor Willebrands (left). 28 May 1976. Utrecht

Vatican City, June 1963. Paul VI greets after being elected Pope.

March 1915. An important Religious ceremony in Lisbon. The Cardinal Patriarch, Mr. Antonio Mendes Bello, in the solemn act of blessing and Reopening to worship of the Church of Grace.

11/30/1911. Imposition of the cardinal's skullcap on the archbishop of Seville. The cardinal in the throne room Surrounded by the Noble Guard, the Bishops of Jaén, Madrid-Alcalá and Authorities.

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

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, Johannes Antonius de Kok with Cardinal Johannes Willebrands in their midst. March 6, 1982. Utrecht (Diocese), Utrecht (province), Utrecht (city)

Poll photo collection. Middle East 1950-1955: Jerusalem. Priests and visitor at the altar in the Holy Grafkerk. 1950. Israel, Jerusalem, Jordan

Anefo photo collection. Blessing Ritchside Office Anna Paulownastraat in Den Ha by the Pope Internuntius Mgr. Beltrani. October 19, 1959. The Hague, South Holland

British Cardinal At German's Funeral - Bernard Cardinal Griffin (center) arrived bishop of Westminister walks in the procession at the funeral of Clemens August Cardinal Count Von Galen in Muenster, Germany, March 28. Both men were elevated to the college of Cardinals in Rome during the consistory Feb. 18-22. March 31, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. 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. Bishopsies of Mgr. Drs. Th.n.J. Zwartkruis in St. Bavo in Haarlem. Bishop Mgr. Drs. Zwartkruis during the initiation. October 15, 1966. Haarlem, Noord-Holland

04/07/1917. In the Commanders of Santiago. HM the King (1) and HH the Infante D. Fernando (2), with the Knights of Santiago, after the Religious ceremony yesterday morning.

Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation. 1953

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 Arrival in the Order of Sint Silvestre, granted by Pope John XXIII, Mrs. Middelhuis arranges her husband's decoration. June 22, 1964. Utrecht

04/30/1915. An interesting ceremony in Barcelona. The bishop of the diocese blessing the building donated by the banker Mr. Gari for the Savior of the Infants Institute. Photo: J. Brangulí Soler.

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. Bishopsies of Mgr. Drs. Th.n.J. Zwartkruis in St. Bavo in Haarlem. Bishop Mgr. Drs. Zwartkruis during the initiation. October 15, 1966. Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Mgr. Bekkers, at cemetery in St. Oedenrode. May 14, 1966. Noord-Brabant, Sint-Oedenrode

Anefo photo collection. Bishopswijding prof.dr. J.A.E. Dodewaard in Haarlem. September 9, 1958. Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Dr. Malinowski, Lemko Apostolic Administrator. SS Galizien recruits waiting for head of district, Sanok. 1943.

Anefo photo collection. Answerkerk opened in Hoogvliet, two ministers at the service. October 18, 1964. Hoogvliet

The Royal Wedding - Scene in Westminster Abbey - The scene inside the Abbey during the wedding ceremony. The Bride and bridegroom are at the Alter. On the right can be seen Princes Margaret of York sitting on a footstool. January 07, 1935.

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Adenauer. April 24, 1967

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

Madrid, 11/20/1975. Death of the Head of State, Mr. Francisco Franco Bahamonde. Corpore insepulto Mass, celebrated in El Pardo and officiated by Don Vicente Enrique y Tarancón, Cardinal Archbishop of Madrid and president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference. In the image, SS. MM. Don Juan Carlos and Doña Sofía, presiding over the official mourning.

01/09/1972. Official entry of the new archbishop. The first cardinal and second archbishop to occupy the Madrid see, Monsignor VICENTE ENRIQUE Y TARANCON, has made his official entry into the diocese of Madrid with a concelebration in the cathedral of San Isidro.

Anefo photo collection. Marriages, churches, princesses, daisy, princess. January 10, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Bishopsies of Mgr. Simonis in the Laurentius & Elisabeth cathedral. Mgr. Simonis kneeled for cardinal ALFrink. March 20, 1971. Rotterdam, South Holland

King George V lying in state in Westminster Hall, London, January 1936. Artist: Unknown

07/22/1926. Santiago. The Apostle's Feasts. Inauguration of the interesting exhibition of Galician art by the Cardinal Archbishop, the rector of the University and the Bishops of Pamplona, Palencia, Segovia, Osma and Plasencia.

Anefo photo collection. Anniversary and farewell to Cardinal Alfrink during Eucharistic celebration in Utrecht, Cardinal Alfrink to Hey. May 28, 1976. Utrecht

Cardinal Griffin Makes His Soleman Entry In Westminister Cathedral - Cardinal Griffin seated on his chair in Westminister, Cathodral, London, during the 'Red Hat' ceremony.About 7000 people were in 'Westminster Cathedral, London, when Cardinal Griffin made his solemn entry for the first time as Cardinal, on his return from Rome, where he received the Red Hat at the Papal Consistory. The Red Hat which he received in Rome was carried in procession before him as he made his way to the high altar to address the congregation gathered in the Cathedral. The new Cardinal is the youngest Westminister has ever had. March 11, 1946.

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

Anefo photo collection. Eucharistic congress. June 19, 1946

Spellman Talks With Killarney Townsfolk - Archbishop Francis J. Spellman of New York (center) places his hand on the shoulder of Bishop Michael O'Brien of Kerry, Ireland, while chatting with Townspeople of Killarney, Ireland, Feb. 13, during stop over of Spellman's plane three en route to Paris. The Archbishop is on his way to Rome for consecration as a Cardinal. February 15, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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

Anefo photo collection. Bishopsies of Mgr. Drs. Th.n.J. Zwartkruis in St. Bavo in Haarlem. Cardinal Alfrink and new bishop Mgr. Drs. Zwartkruis after the consecration. October 15, 1966. Haarlem, Noord-Holland

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

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

Anefo photo collection. Funeral service for Bishop Zwartkruis in St. Bavo in Haarlem. Altars, Crosses, Bär, R.P .. October 27, 1983. Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Farewell Services For Nuns Going Overseas - Nuns kissing the ring of H.E. Cardinal Griffin. A departure service for missionary nuns going overseas was held in the famous Jesuit church in farm street, London, W.I., this evening.The nuns are sisters of the Fransiscan missionaries of Mary and will be leaving shortly for Pakistan. Ceylon, Natal, Liberia and the gold coast.During the service the mother superior off of the congregation led the sisters N procession to the throne of Cardinal Griffin and they received his blessing.Later all the nuns in the congregation kissed the feet of the departing sisters. November 19, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

06/30/1923. Paris. Eucharistic Congress. The Prelates during the ceremony held before the church of our Lady. (Marin photo).

The Coronation Of H.M. King George VI.The Coronation Ceremony. Crowning the King in Westminster Abbey. May 12, 1937. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited)

Photo collection Government information service. Blessing by cardinal Alfrink. January 21, 1958

The Coronation Service -- Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in Westminster Abbey to-day. Guests in the Abbey. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Associated Newspapers).

M. Bernardin monstrance through a crowd of over 40,000 instead of first procession. October 29, 1934.

Anefo photo collection. Farewell sailors on an "parent day". Church service. April 26, 1949

06/22/1919. Madrid. In Saint Francis the Great. Mr. Hilario Molinar Pérez Haba (X), who was Crossed yesterday as Knight of the Holy Sepulcher.

12/31/1947. Ávila: The prelate of the diocese Dr. Moro blesses the first stone of the new seminary in the presence of the Minister of Justice Mr. Fernández Cuesta.

06/17/1914. In the church of the sacred heart in Madrid. The Grooms, Godparents and Witnesses at the wedding ceremony of Miss Ana Hernández de Liencres with the Marquis of Villabragima, son of the Counts of Romanones. Verified yesterday Tomorrow.

08/29/1923. Cádiz at the exhibition Obrerastudents and Professors of the Royal Academy of Sta. Cecilia Que, Directed by Father Gálvez, Gave a Concert Yesterday.

Emir Abdullah of the British Mandate, Trans-Jordan, became King Abdullah I on May 25, 1946. His great grandson, King Abdullah II became monarch of Jordan in 1999 (BSLOC_2017_1_99)

06/30/1918. Madrid. New Catholic worker center. Blessing of the building located on San Bernardo Street.

Funeral Of RT. Rev. Dr. Barnes -- The coffin leaving the Cathedral on its way to Lodge hill crematorium. The funeral service for the the R.T. Rev. Dr. E.W. Barnes, the former Bishop of Birmingham, was held in ***** cathedral to-day. There was no address during the brief service which proceeded cremation at the municipal crematorium at Lodge Hill.Wilson, was among those taking part in the service. December 3, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Anefo photo collection. Marriages, churches, princesses, daisy, princess. January 10, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Nijmegen Opening Pax Christi Congress, from right to left Cardinal M. Feltin, Mgr. Roetch, Mgr. Alferin Mgr. From Valladslid Garsia Y Goldares /. August 8, 1955. Nijmegen

01/09/1972. Official entry of the new archbishop. The first cardinal and second archbishop to occupy the Madrid see, Monsignor VICENTE ENRIQUE Y TARANCON, has made his official entry into the diocese of Madrid with a concelebration in the cathedral of San Isidro.

Duke Installed As Knight of The Thistle. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, wearing the dark-green velvet robes of the Order of the Thistle, walking in procession at St. Giles Cathedral when the Duke was installed as a Knight of the Order. Walking behind the Queen is her page, the Hon. David Bruce. The Queen's silver gown is embroidered with thistles. June 29, 1953. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

11/23/1961. Stay of the President of the Republic of Portugal in Madrid, His Excellency Mr. Americo Thomas. In the Image, during the visit he made to the Cathedral.

Anefo photo collection. Installation as a bishop of Mgr. H. J. A. Bomers and also bishopsies of auxiliary bishop Mgr. Dr. J. F. Lesceauwaet in St. Bavo in Haarlem. January 14, 1984. Haarlem

Anefo photo collection. Farewell Mgr. Bluyssen as a bishop of Den Bosch; Under Applause leaves Mgr. Blueyssen the church. May 28, 1984. Den Bosch

Personnel Of The 90Th Photo Reconn Wing And Other Branches Of Service Attend Mass On Easter Sunday In A Church Somewhere In Italy.

In 1556 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, retired to the Monastery of Yuste, near Cuacos de Yuste, after having abdicated the Spanish crown

Anefo photo collection. Congress world council of churches in the new church. August 22, 1948

04/30/1914. Private Religious Solemnity in Madrid. The oratory of the Lady Marquise, widow of Luque, when the image of the sacred heart of Jesus was Blessed and Enthroned.

Anefo photo collection. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina / Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Inauguration Queen Juliana.Mergence in the new church in Amsterdam (Volgnr.4-17). The royal couple, after entering the tones of the Wilhelmus, has the stairs of the throne platform and wait for the trail of the King's coat and the Inforge juice are draped around the throne seat and members of the court took their places). September 6, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

January 1964. Journey of Paul Vi To the Holy Land.

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

Lourdes (France), 03/25/1958. John XXIII, when he was still Cardinal Roncalli, at the consecration of the new underground Basilica of Saint Pius X, on the occasion of the centenary of Lourdes.

Four Sydney priests chat with Cardinal Gilroy on their return to Australia after five years in postwar Japan. From left: Fathers K.A. Byrne, T. Fennell, P. Farrelly and J. Cullinane. April 27, 1953.

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

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

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

Anefo photo collection. Mgr. Alfrink, Archbishop of Utrecht Metselsteen in from the memorial church in Rhenen. May 10, 1958. Rhenen

03/13/1939. By his express wish and breaking a tradition of centuries, Pius XII is crowned not inside the basilica, but in the exterior "Loggia" before a crowd of almost half a million faithful.

Anefo photo collection. In Veldhoven, the French Archbishop Lefebure released from his duties has assigned a mass according to the old rite. July 18, 1981. Noord-Brabant, Veldhoven

The Marriage of the Duke of Kent and Princes Marina of Greece - A scene in Westminster Abbey showing Princes Marina walking up the aisle in the arm of her father, followed by her bridemaids. December 22, 1934.

Anefo photo collection. Dom Clear Camara celebrates Bisschop Jubilee in Leiden; Don Bright Camara speaks. April 23, 1977. Leiden, South Holland

It was June 1982 when Monsignor Amigo entered the Cathedral as Bishop of Seville.

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

Anefo photo collection. Study remains Pope John XXIII in St. Pieter in Rome. Covering the coffin. June 6, 1963. Italy, Rome

New Nurses Home OpenedHemsley House, the new nurses's home at St. Luke's Hospital was officially opened and blessed this afternoon. Lady Denison is shown turning the key which opened the door, Second from the left is Archbishop Mowll. June 25, 1936.

Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth II -- The Queen, dressed in the magnificent robe of cloth of gold, receives the Sceptre with cross, the ensign of Kingly power and justice, from the archbishop of Canterbury immediately prior to the crowning. January 06, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

March 1917. In the parish church of La Concepción. The president of the Provincial Council, Mr. Alfonso Díaz Agero (1), and Miss Francisca Rodríguez Montano (2), after receiving the Nuptial Blessing, given to them by the Archbishop of Seville, Cardinal Almaraz (3).

Director-General on a visit to Överluleå church in Boden in connection with the inauguration of electric power on the Långsele-Boden route.

German Delegates at Church Council -- Three delegates from the Evangelical Church in Germany in the grounds of the Bishop Otter College here after a session of the World Council of Churches. Left to right -- Doctor Martin Niemoeller, Bishop F.K. Otto Dibelius, and Bishop Hans Lilja. All Christian Denominations, except the Roman Catholic are presented by delegates from all over the world, and this is the first council of its kind since the inception of the Council at Amsterdam last year. July 11, 1949.

06/14/1919. In the monastery of El Escorial. Consecration of the new bishop of Huesca. The Augustinian wise man RP Zacarías Martínez (X), dressed in the Episcopal suit, in the solemn ceremony that took place yesterday in the royal monastery.

Anefo photo collection. Bishopsies Mgr. W. M. Bekker Den Bosch. 12 February 1957. Den Bosch

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