Priest Collection (page 100)

Francois De Bonnivard
FRANCOIS DE BONNIVARD Swiss priest and politician, imprisoned for his beliefs in the Chateau de Chillon, on the edge of Lake Geneva; subject of a poem by Byron

Greek Orthodox Priest
A Greek papa blesses the waters, dressed in his Pontifical Habit : the tree behind him is decked with ritual bells which help him

Samuel and Eli
Samuel is trained by Eli the priest at Shiloh

Catholic Mass
A haloed priest administers the sacrament to a no less haloed churchgoer

William Barnes, Poet
WILLIAM BARNES Anglican priest, author of poems in the Dorset dialect, eg An there vor me the apple tree do lean down low in Linden Lea

German Pastor & Flock
A German priest : The new pastor and his wife are greeted by their flock, some of whom have brought their sheep with them !

Jewish Pectoral
This is worn by the High Priest on his chest

Hereward & his Mother
HEREWARD THE WAKE Herewards interview with his mother and the priest Herluin, in which she accuses him of robbing the Church of God

Pedlar Selling Cloth
A travelling salesmen shows a young woman a bolt of patterned cloth. He has a yard stick ready to measure her order. A women in the background embroiders

Archigalle, France
The Archigalle is the chief priest of Cybele, in early French history. This is his ceremonial costume

Racial Types Malay
(L) Dyaks from Borneo - NE and SW coasts : (R) natives of Java - priest, lady and gentleman

Bigamous Wife
A bigamous woman with two husbands (one in jail) and one at her side. She seemingly has the blessing of the church

Dr Syntax / Parish Priest
Doctor Syntax taking possession of his living - entering his drive in a horse and cart with a lady with a parasol by his side

Invalid on Stretcher
A sick pilgrim on a wheeled stretcher, with family, priest and nurses

C17 Wedding Ceremony
A priest at work : he performs a marriage ceremony

Saint Clodoaldus
SAINT CLODOALDUS (in French : Saint-Cloud) grandson of Clovis and Saint Clotilde, became priest, and abbot at present-day Saint- Cloud, near Versailles

Gretna Green - too Late
A Gretna Green wedding - until 1856, runaway couples could be married at Gretna, Dumfries- shire (Scotland) without banns licence, or priest, by black- smith, landlord or tollkeeper

Prester John / Vecellis
PRESTER JOHN Legendary Christian king and priest of the middle ages pictured here with his page

Jesuit Priest
MONACHUS JESUITA a satirical drawing done at a time when England feared a papal invasion

Jesus on Trial
He is accused of blasphemy by Caiaphas, the High Priest

Convicts at Mass
Chained convicts attending mass in a French prison

Egyptian Sarcophagus
Oats grown from seeds found in the sarcophagus of an Egyptian priest of circa 700 BC, displayed by lecturer Rob Roy

Religion / China
Monkey Temple

PIERRE (1912 - )
ABBE PIERRE (aka HENRI ANTOINE GROVES) - French priest, resistance fighter in WW2 and charity worker

Carnival revellers in a Roman street
Carnival revellers in animal costumes in a Roman street, surrounding a rather distressed looking priest

Pierre Pigneau de Behaine, French missionary
Pierre Joseph Georges Pigneau de Behaine, a French missionary to Vietnam

Politics / Class
The four classes - the priest, the soldier, the peasant and the magistrate

Caligula & Horse / Craig
GAIUS CAESAR CALIGULA fed his horse Swift at his table from golden tableware, whom he made priest and would have made consul had the animal lived

Church wedding
Church of England wedding

Baptism
Russian Orthodox Baptism

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"From ancient rituals to modern revolutions, the role of a priest transcends time and cultures. Anton Lavey, founder of the Church of Satan, challenged traditional notions of priesthood while Sacrament Sunday by William Teulon Blandford Fletcher depicted the solemnity and reverence in Christian worship. The Peasants Revolt led by Wat Tyler in 1380 showcased how priests were not immune to societal unrest. In Eastern traditions, Zen priest Ikkyu Osho exemplified spiritual enlightenment through his unorthodox teachings. Meanwhile, an illustration depicting four priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant across the River Jordan symbolizes their sacred duty as custodians of divine artifacts. Kateri Tekakwitha, a Native American Catholic saint, embodied resilience and devotion despite cultural clashes. Father Claude Chauchetiere's painting immortalized her faith journey. Saint John of the Cross's engraving captures his unwavering commitment to reform within Christianity during the Protestant Reformation. Even in times of war, priests have been pillars of strength for soldiers on battlefields. Their presence as Army Chaplains during World War I provided solace amidst chaos and despair. The Cry of Dolores by Miguel Hidalgo ignited Mexico's revolution in 1810; it was fueled by fervor similar to that which priests inspire among their followers. Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated how even everyday life is intertwined with religious wisdom. Africa's Timkat holiday celebrated at Ethiopia's Tana Lake showcases how priests lead communities in joyous festivities rooted in tradition and spirituality. "