Priest Collection (page 3)

Whitsun, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna, manuscript on parchment made, probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c. 1275-1300

Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom and Basil the Great, early 15th century. From the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Page from the Book of the Dead of Hunefer, from Thebes, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, c1300 BC. The mummy of Hunefer is shown supported by the god or a priest (wearing a jackal mask)

Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Harold c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death

Room of Martin Luther (1483-1546) at Wartburg. Engraving. Co
Martin Luther (1483-1546). German reformer. Luthers room at Wartburg. Engraving by Hurel. The Religious Revolution, 1880. Colored

Martin Luther by Lucas Cranach
Martin Luther (1483-1546) by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553), engraved by Theodor Knesing (1840-?). Date: 1884

Matthew Henry - English Bible commentator and writer
Matthew Henry (1662-1714) - English Bible commentator, minister of a Presbyterian congregation at Chester and writer. Also known as a nonconformist divine and theologian. Date: circa 1700s

Lionel G. B. Justice Ford, Vanity Fair, Strickland
LIONEL GEORGE BRIDGES JUSTICE FORD (1865-1932) Anglican priest and part-time cricketer who served as Dean of York (1925-1932) after headmasterships at the schools of Repton (1901) and Harrow (1910)

Landscape Garden of Saihoji Temple, Kyoto
Saiho-ji Temple, which is said to have been established by the monk Gyoki 1300 years ago, was restored and converted into a Zen temple by the monk Muso Soseki in 1339

PRINCE DEMETRIUS AUGUSTINE GALLITZIN (1770-1840). Russian-born Roman Catholic priest and missionary. Gallitzin at Loretto, Pennsylvania. Line engraving, 19th century

Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ, 1844 - 1889. English poet and Jesuit priest. After a contemporary print

Egyptian Orthodox Coptic priest, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Protestant Communion, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Priests at Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI, Paris, France, Europe

Greek Orthodox procession on Good Friday, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Procession in a Greek Orthodox church, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Orthodox celebration led by Bishop Michel de Claudiopolis, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Priest during Eucharist celebration, Paris, France, Europe

Catholic baptism candles, Chatenay, Saone et Loire, France, Europe

Anthony of Padua, St. Anthony of Padua Church, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Easter Thursday Mass in St. Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Christian images, Paris, France. Europe

The Priestly Blessing Ceremony by the Western Wall at Succot, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Portrait of German Protestant reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) who was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Jan Hus, C. 1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss. Czech Priest, Philosopher And Reformer
Jan Hus, C.1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss. Czech Priest, Philosopher And Reformer. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865

The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). A 19th-century version of Chaucers pilgrims from a manuscript of Lydgates Storie of Thebes

Sher. Holmes in Disguise
THE FINAL PROBLEM Holmes travels disguised as a Catholic priest. Date: First published: 1893

Jewish high priest and kneeling Jewish woman with veil.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Church of England Service on a WWI battlefield for troops heading into the trenches - the Chaplain is officiating from a small field altar. Date: circa 1915

Father Carless of St Anns Custom House Roman Catholic Church, paying out and putting up the winning numbers at the tote club he has founded

Ippen Shonen, a traveling Buddhist priest who popularized dancing-praying ceremonies
JAPAN: BUDDHIST PRIEST. Ippen Shonen, a traveling Buddhist priest who popularized dancing-praying ceremonies, arrives at a town in the countryside. Scroll painting, 1299

Scandinavian Runes
A priest explains to a warrior the message inscribed on a stone in Norway

JUNIPERO SERRA 1713-1784
JUNIPERO SERRA Franciscan missionary in California - founded the San Carlos Borromeo Mission at Carmel

Olympic Hero / Dionysos
Ancient Greeks : an olympic victor with a lyre, Priest of Bacchus and a king

Priests hands, Paris, France, Europe

Altar candles, Chatenay, Saone et Loire, France, Europe

Bell call, Klosterneuburg, Austria, Europe

Bishop, Landevennec, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Carriage to Hammersmith
A coachman drives two horses pulling a carriage away for hamersmith (sic) in this scene (presumably) from Ed Finch, his Perambulations

Costume / Men / Hebrewpriest
A Hebrew High Priest in ornate gold and red robes, praying with raised hands and swinging a smoking censer

Vincent De Paul / Geille
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL French priest

Racial / Thailand 19C
A King, Queen, Prince, and Buddhist priest

Empedocles of Akragas, Greek philosopher
Empedocles of Akragas (fl. 444-443 BC), Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher, doctor, statesman and priest, best known for originating the cosmogonic theory of the four classical elements

A scene from Privates Progress (1956)
With Ian Carmichael as Pte Windrush and George Coulouris as the padre

Where is the Light?
Bogdan Timiras

Burial of Rob't Bayard in France, Feb 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Burial of Rob't Bayard in France, Feb 1918. Burial at Vailly, France, of Robert R. Bayard of Dedham, Massachusetts who was shot by friendly fire on February 9, 1918 during World War I

Cardinal von Hartmann at Gen. Hdqrs. Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Cardinal von Hartmann at Gen. Hdqrs. Germany, between c1915 and c1920. German clergyman Felix von Hartmann (1851-1919), who served as Archbishop of Cologne (1912-1919)

Russian Service in Suwalki Hospital, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Russian Service in Suwalki Hospital, between 1914 and c1915. A priest holding a Russian Orthodox service in a hospital in Suwalki, Russia (now Poland) during World War I

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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. "