Penance Collection (page 5)

SPANISH INQUISITION. The Auto-da-fe, the ceremony accompanying the pronouncement of judgment by the Spanish Inquisition. Line engraving from Historia Inquisitionis, by Phillip van Limborch, 1692

Thomasa a Becket doing penance
" From " Historical Events", a series of postcards. " Date: 1905

PENANCE, 18th CENTURY. Manuscript illuminuation showing acts of penance. Created in Mexico, 18th century

Malvern Water Cure (11)
(11 of 12) Water Cure at Malvern. Costume of the established, doing penance in the wet sheet

Malvern Water Cure (3)
(3 of 12) Water Cure at Malvern The Foot Bath " Doing penance in the stocks, for past transgressions"

Louis Le Pieux
The reign of Louis le pieux is notable for the increased power of the clergy : at Attigny he does public penance before the emperor, further diminishing his prestige

Italy Canossa
The fortress of Canossa, famous as the site where Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich IV stood for three days in the snow, as penance for offending pope Gregorius VII

Jewish Penance
Penance of German Jews in their synagogue : they are beaten on their bare backs

Henrietta Maria / Penance
HENRIETTA MARIA queen of Charles I, made to do penance at Tyburn London, by her confessors

Heinrich IV at Canossa
Emperor Heinrich IV spends 3 days and nights in penance to avoid excommunication by pope Gregorius VII. He is usually depicted outdoors in the snow, but this is more credible

Penitent / Sedan Chair
A shaven-headed religious man (possibly a monk) spends reflective time in a spike - lined sedan chair in China in penitent repose

Lanyon Quoit burial chamber, Madron, near Penzance, Lands End, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Italian Penitent 19C
An Italian Black Penitent in dark brown habit and hood, carrying a chain for self- flagellation and pictures of Christ and His crucifixion

Vercingetorix & Caesar
The leader of the Gauls, Vercingetorix, lays his arms before Caesar

Scala Santa / Rome 1830S
In the small church of San Giovanni, pilgrims climb the Scala Santa (Holy Stair), a staircase which includes 28 steps taken from the palace of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem

Religion / Flagellants
A man flagellates himself as penance for his sins

Religion / Flagellant / 1553
A disciplinary or devotional practise found among many religious groups

Saint Vincent Ferrier
SAINT VINCENT FERRIER (or FERRER)Spanish Dominican who had a stormy career but won renown as a phenomenally successful preacher on the theme of penance

Penance of David
Reproved by Nathan the prophet, David repents of his sins

Urged to Repent 1880
A fallen woman is urged to repent of her wickedness

Feast or Flagellation
While those who live for the moment feast and frolic, others who recognise the seriousness of our life on Earth flagellate themselves to the greater glory of God

Medieval Flagellants
Procession of flagellants during the Middle Ages

Flagellants of Tournai
A procession of flagellants at Doornik (now Tournai), Belgium : collective hysterias of this kind are a recurring feature of medieval popular religious activity

HERAKLES
Greek hero, son of Zeus and Alkmene, the worlds strongest man, which he needed to be to perform the Twelve Labours for King Eurystheus, as a penance for crimes he did while mad

Flagellants of Coimbra
The Jesuits of Coimbra, Portugal, notorious for their high life-style, do public penance for their sins, flagellating themselves through the streets. Date: circa 1560

Eleanor of Gloucester
Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, accused of practising magic to help her husband Humphrey to the throne, does public penance in the streets of London

AVERROES
IBN RUSHD Known in the West as Averroes Spanish/Islamic philospher; forced to do penance for his intellectual temerity

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"Penance: A Journey of Redemption and Self-Reflection" In the depths of history, the concept has transcended time and culture, leaving its mark on individuals seeking solace and forgiveness. From Mary Magdalene's transformative journey to Bermuda Ireland Island's tales of atonement, it has woven itself into the fabric of humanity. Across distant lands like China, Russia, and Britain, acts have shaped societies. Pope Gregorius VII's reforms in Italy stirred a wave of events that redefined religious practices. In India's bustling city Calcutta, souls sought redemption by enduring unimaginable pain on beds of spikes - a testament to their unwavering devotion. The early 1900s witnessed an Indian hermit immersed in solitude at Gem Lake Mount Abu as he embarked on a profound path of self-purification through penance. Juan Carreno de Miranda captured the essence of repentance in his masterpiece "Penitent Magdalene" with striking brushstrokes that evoke both sorrow and hope. Through centuries past, figures like St. Elisabeth flagellated themselves as they sought divine mercy while King Henry II humbled himself before Thomas a Becket's tomb in Canterbury Cathedral. These acts remind us that even those who wield power are not exempt from acknowledging their wrongdoings. Penance serves as a reminder that we all stumble along our journeys but possess the capacity for growth and transformation, and is an invitation to confront our mistakes head-on with humility and seek reconciliation within ourselves and others. As we reflect upon these stories etched into history’s tapestry, let us remember that penance is not merely about punishment; it is about embracing personal responsibility for our actions while striving for inner peace. May this timeless practice inspire us to embark on our own paths towards redemption – one step at a time.