Persecuted Collection (#4)

Monastery Destroyed
RELIGION PERSECUTED On the pretext of building a cultural centre, officials blow up the church of an ancient monastery Date: 1930

Vianney Photo
SAINT J B M VIANNEY known as the Cure d Ars, French churchman, persecuted by demons who disapproved of his piety. Photo 1858 Date: 1786 - 1818

Sollius Sidonius
SOLLIUS SIDONIUS much-persecuted churchman and statesman of Gaul, whose remains lie in a church at Clermont. Date: 432? - 482?

Gobel resigns his episcopal office, 1793, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise
KW245918 Gobel resigns his episcopal office, 1793, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) 1847-62 (litho) by Renaud

The Kiss of Peace in the Catacombs (oil on canvas)
XIR201596 The Kiss of Peace in the Catacombs (oil on canvas) by Coubertin, Charles Louis Fredy de (1822-1908); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

The Picture of the Hanging and Burning of Diverse Persons Counted for Lollards, in
XJF105824 The Picture of the Hanging and Burning of Diverse Persons Counted for Lollards, in the First Year of the Reign of King Henry V, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe (1516-87)

Cardinal Reginald Pole (1500-1558) English prelate. Archbishop of Canterbury. Persecuted Protestants during reign of Mary I. Engraving after the portrait by Titian

Group of Romanian Jews
A group of Romanian Jews, with a quotation from Prime Minister Carp. Below is an historical note about the persecution of the Jews in Romania in 1866

Bishop Bonners Cottages
Built c. 1502, these pargetted picturesque thatched cottages, in East Dereham, Norfolk, England, were once the home of BISHOP EDMUND BONNER, who cruelly persecuted Protestants Date: early 16th century

View of village pond in evening sunshine, supposedly last site of witch swimming or ducking, The Grimmer, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, England, september

Waldenses to Piedmont
Sometimes tolerated, sometimes persecuted, the Waldenses - deemed heretics by Rome - take refuge in Piedmont

Protestants Persecuted
Following the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, protestants are officially persecuted : troops disperse an assembly in Provence

Temple Destroyed
With the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, French protestants are officially persecuted : their temple at Charenton is demolished

Dragonnades
After the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, French protestants are officially persecuted in the infamous dragonnades

Waldenses Flight - 1
Persecuted by Louis XIV and his Italian allies, the heretical sect of the Waldenses flee to Switzerland and Germany. They are attacked in the Balsille

Prophets of the Cevennes
THE PROPHETS OF THE CEVENNES Persecuted after Louis XIV revokes the Edict of Nantes, the French protestants in the Cevennes manifest remarkable prophesying, convulsions etc

Timber Rattlesnakes -Pennsylvania- Northeastern United States. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-3175 Timber Rattlesnakes Pennsylvania, United States Crotalus horridus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Timber Rattlesnake - Northeastern United States - Venomous pit vipers widely distributed throughout eastern United
CAN-2994 Timber Rattlesnake Northeastern United States Crotalus horridus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Timber Rattlesnakes- Emerging from hibernation at den site. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2114 Timber Rattlesnakes - Emerging from hibernation at den site Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers, widely distributed throughout eastern United States

Timber Rattlesnakes - Adult females with newborn young, parental care. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2115 Timber Rattlesnakes - Adult females with newborn young, parental care. Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers, widely distributed throughout eastern United States

Henry IV Marches Out
King Henry IV marches out to deal with the Lollards (followers of Wyclif) who are revolting in London - Oldcastles Rebellion - against being persecuted

Events / Syria / Diplomacy
The French mission to Syria, on behalf of the persecuted Maronite Christians, meet Fuad Pasha, Turkish foreign minister, appointed to deal with the matter, at Damascus

Elijah on the Run
The persecuted prophet Elijah is protected by an angel who brings him food and drink

LOUVOIS
FRANCOIS MICHEL LE TELLIER marquis de LOUVOIS - autocratic French statesman who engineered the revocation of the Edit de Nantes and persecuted protestants

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"Persecuted: A Glimpse into History's Dark Chapters" In the annals of history, moments of persecution have left indelible marks on our collective consciousness. From the haunting image of Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc setting himself ablaze in protest against oppression to the martyrdom of Jan Hus and the massacre of Jews in York, these events remind us of humanity's capacity for cruelty. The self-immolation of Thich Quang Duc in Saigon serves as a stark reminder that sometimes peaceful resistance is met with unimaginable brutality. His act was a desperate plea for justice, highlighting President Ngo Dinh Diem's anti-Buddhist measures and mistreatment towards protestors. The photograph captured by Malcolm Browne immortalizes this sacrifice and continues to inspire generations. Saint Tarcisius, Sawtre, Lollard, Burns - names etched in history as victims who faced persecution due to their unwavering faith. Their stories reflect the struggles endured by those who dared to defy religious norms or challenge oppressive regimes. Whether it be Orthodox Christians facing discrimination or individuals condemned for practicing witchcraft during Holland's dark times, their suffering stands as testament to the lengths some would go to suppress freedom. Even art has depicted persecution throughout centuries; from Christ carrying his cross towards Calvary painted by an unknown artist in 1505 to night scenes from the Inquisition portrayed on canvas around 1810. These visual representations serve as reminders that persecution can take many forms - physical pain inflicted upon bodies or psychological torment imposed through fear and intimidation. Not all instances end tragically though; Sergei Pavlovich Korolev emerged triumphant despite being persecuted for his scientific pursuits under Soviet rule. This brilliant engineer overcame adversity and played a pivotal role in advancing space exploration. As we look back at these chapters stained with bloodshed and tears, let us remember that they are not mere footnotes but cautionary tales.