Vestments Collection (#12)

Cross Engolpion. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Architecture, History and Art, Vladimir

Choirboys of St Clement Danes beating the boundary-marks on the Thames, London, 1926-1927. Boys in mortarboards take part in the old custom of beating the parish bounds

Chapel Royal choirboys in procession, Clerkenwell, London, 1926-1927. Procession going to a commemorative service of the order in the Grand Priory Church

Priest with silver cross, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Howley (1765-1848) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1828 to 1848

The Young Virgin, c1632-33. Artist: Francisco de Zurbaran
The Young Virgin, c1632-33. According to medieval legend, as a girl the Virgin Mary lived in the Temple in Jerusalem, where she devoted herself to praying and sewing vestments

Detail from the Syon Cope, 14th century
Detail from the Syon Cope, part of embroidered silk vestments worn by a priest for mass, depicting an angel. Now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, 14th century

Detail of the Last Supper on embroidered vestments, 14th century
Detail of the Last Supper on embroidered vestments, probably made in Constantinople, 14th century

Detail of embroidered vestments depicting the Last Supper, 14th century
Detail of embroidered vestments depicting the Last Supper, probably made in Constantinople, 14th century

Detail from embroidered vestments of angels, 17th century
Detail from embroidered vestments of angels, from the monastery of Asomatos on Crete. Now in the Historical Museum in Heracleion, 17th century

Detail of the Last Supper of Salonika embroidered on vestments, 14th century
Detail of the Last Supper ( Epitaphios ) of Salonika, embroidered on vestments, probably made in Constantinople. from the Byzantine Museums collection in Athens, 14th century

The Chichester Extinguisher, 1868. This cartoon depicts the Bishop of Chichester berating his ritualist parson. The parson is wearing ornate vestments and is burning incense

Palm Sunday parade with donkey, St Ives, Cornwall
Palm Sunday parade around a local housing estate with Father John Harper of St Johns in the Fields, donkey and brass band, Halsetown, St Ives, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Palm Sunday service with donkey, St Ives, Cornwall
Palm Sunday service at St Johns in the Fields, Halsetown, St Ives, Cornwall, with Father John Harper, donkey and children. Date: circa 1970s

The Bishops Move by John Oliver Hobbes and Murray Carson. First produced at the Garrick Theatre 7th June 1902 (one performance only) and on 13th July 1903. Date: 1902

The Rev. J Dodd (author of A History of Canon Law)
The Rev. J Dodd (author of A History of Canon Law in Conjunction with Other Branches of Jurisprudence: with Chapters on The Royal Supremacy and the Report of the Commission on Ecclesiastical Courts)

William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester
William of Wykeham (c1324-1404), Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England

George VI at Home Fleet Cinema, Scapa Flow, WW2
King George VI at Home Fleet Cinema, Scapa Flow, for a religious service during WW2. 1943

Three-dimensional Jewish New Year card. Date: circa 1900s

Anglican church service taking place, with clergy (including a bishop), choir and congregation. Date: 1960s

Queen Victoria, Jubilee Celebrations
Archbishop of Canterbury doing homage to Queen Victoria after the service at St Pauls Cathedral during her Jubilee Celebrations on 20 June 1897. Date: 20 June 1897

Caricature of Charles Santley, English-born baritone
Caricature of Charles Santley (1834-1922), English-born operatic and oratorio singer. A comment on his recent conversion to Roman Catholicism. 1880

King Henry III replying to the Prelates
King Henry III of England (1207-1272) replying to the Prelates. 13th century

Priests, Soldier C8Th
Clergy: Ecclesiastical vestments; Soldier: chainmail, a tunic, hose or trousers & leg bandages. Woman: a kirtle with embroidered cuffs & a fur-lined super tunic. Date: 8th century

Edward Stuart Talbot 1911
EDWARD STUART TALBOT Bishop of (in turn) Rochester, Southwark and Winchester 1844 - 1934

Photius / Constantinople
PHOTIUS Patriarch of Constantinople Date: ?820 - 891

Maury / Jean-S / Lassalle
JEAN-SIFFREIN MAURY French priest, member of Estates-General (1789), created cardinal (1794), Archbishop of Paris (1810-14) Date: 1746 - 1817

Fenelon / Hopwood / Vivien
FRANCOIS DE SALIGNAC DE FENELON French divine and writer Date: 1651 - 1715

Fenelon / Adlard
FRANCOIS DE SALIGNAC DE FENELON French divine and writer Date: 1651 - 1715

Charles John Vaughan
CHARLES JOHN VAUGHAN English clergyman, Master of the Temple and (later) Dean of Llandaff Date: 1816 - 1897

William Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury
William Warham (1450 - 1532), Archbishop of Canterbury (from 1504). In 1509 he married and then crowned Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

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"Vestments: A Tapestry of History, Faith, and Tradition" From the hallowed battlefields of the Great War to the sacred halls of cathedrals, they have woven themselves into significant moments throughout history. In the midst of the horrors of WW1, an Army Chaplain donned his vestments to bring solace and courage to soldiers in their darkest hours. His deeds became a testament to the power of faith amidst chaos. Traveling back in time to the 15th century, we find ourselves immersed in a world where Catholic cardinals adorned themselves with majestic vestments. These intricately designed garments spoke volumes about their wearer's status and devotion. In a humble church in Horley, Surrey, a choirboy stood before an enraptured congregation wearing his simple yet elegant vestments. As he sang solo with angelic grace, his voice soared through the air like prayers ascending towards heaven. Centuries earlier, St John Chrysostom preached passionately about Theve -the spiritual significance behind these sacred robes that connect mortals with divinity itself. A portrait captured Pope Pius X on his priestly jubilee celebration; clad in resplendent vestments that symbolized his role as shepherd for millions around the world. This color litho immortalizes both man and garment alike. Across distant lands in Israel and Jordan during 1902, religious leaders draped themselves in symbolic vestments as they guided their flocks along paths steeped in ancient traditions. Archbishop Herbert Vaughan raised his hands high while robed meticulously; invoking divine blessings upon those who sought healing at Brighton's first-ever faith healing service. Crippled men and women found hope within these sacred garments' embrace. Bishops have long worn distinctive vestments as they carried out their holy duties. Their regal attire served as a visual reminder of their authority within ecclesiastical realms.