Worshipper Collection (page 6)

Penitents light their candles as they take part in the Calvario brotherhood procession during Holy Week in Malaga, southern Spain, April 6, 2012

Penitents take part in the Humildad brotherhood Palm Sunday procession during Holy Week
Penitents take part in the " Humildad" brotherhood Palm Sunday procession during Holy Week in Malaga, southern Spain, March 24, 2013

A Hindu man prays for his mother, who died 16 days ago, at a river side in Yangon November 4, 2014.REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

An image of Jesus Christ is seen as Catholic faithful of El Jesus Nazareno brotherhood participate in the traditional Ash Wednesday service, at the Holy Cross parish in Panchimalco

Hindu devotees climb the steps to Batu Caves during Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 24, 2016. REUTERS/Olivia Harris TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A follower of the Afro-Brazilian religion Umbanda pays tribute to Iemanja
A follower of the Afro-Brazilian religion Umbanda pays tribute for Iemanja, goddess of the sea, in Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro December 27, 2015

Free vegetarian meals are shown for the camera by participants at the Annual Sikh Day Parade in Manhattan, New York, U.S. April 28, 2018. REUTERS/Gaia Squarci

Women walk on a windy day outside Kabul July 23, 2013. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR BEST QUALITY IMAGE ALSO SEE: GF2EA4O0SZO01

A penitent is reflected in a puddle of water after rain fell at the Humildad
A penitent is reflected in a puddle of water after rain fell at the " Humildad" brotherhood Palm Sunday procession during Holy Week in Malaga, southern Spain, March 24, 2013

Penitents light their candles as they take part in the Humildad brotherhood Palm Sunday
Penitents light their candles as they take part in the " Humildad" brotherhood Palm Sunday procession during the Holy Week in Malaga, southern Spain, March 24, 2013

An imam leads Eid al-Fitr services as Muslim worshippers pray in the Queens borough of New York July 28, 2014. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Penitents of San Esteban brotherhood pose during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of
Penitents of San Esteban brotherhood pose before taking part in a procession during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain March 22, 2016

A Hindu devotee, who has metal hooks attached to his back, walks to Batu Caves during Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 24, 2016. REUTERS/Olivia Harris TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Muslim pilgrims walk on roads as they head to cast stones at pillars symbolizing Satan during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina on the first day of Eid al-Adha

A Hindu devotee holds offerings as she worships the rising sun while standing in the waters of the Arabian Sea during Chhat Puja in Mumbai, India, November 7, 2016

People pray at the Oudong mountain during the annual Makha Bucha Day which celebrates Buddhas teachings in Kandal province, Cambodia, January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Samrang Pring

A worshipper touches the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem s
A worshipper touches the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalems Old City February 27, 2018. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Orthodox faithful attend a ceremony re-enacting Jesus Christs Deposition from the Cross
An Orthodox faithful kisses a crucifix before a ceremony re-enacting Jesus Christs Deposition from the Cross at the Penteli Monastery on Good Friday, in Athens, Greece, April 6, 2018

People take part in a procession as they celebrate Orthodox Easter in the town of Bobruisk, Belarus, April 8, 2018. Picture taken with long exposure. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Smoke rises as Palestinians protest near the border fence on the Gaza side of the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Baz Ratner

A hand of a devotee is pictured as she sprinkles rice grains while offering prayer on the mask of Bhairab, which is kept on the chariot of Rato Machhindranath

Worshippers take part in the procession of the Madonna della Vergine Desolata during the Holy Week in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, March 31, 2018. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

A priest enters the premises of a temple to offer daily prayers in Lalitpur December 18, 2012. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (NEPAL - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Hindu devotees climb the steps to Batu Caves temple during Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur February 3, 2015. Hindu devotees across Malaysia on Tuesday celebrated Thaipusam

Penitents of the Jesus Yacente brotherhood take part in a procession during Holy Week in Zamora, Spain March 24, 2016. REUTERS/Juan Medina TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peters Square at the Vatican
Faithful holds rosary during the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peters Square at the Vatican, March 25, 2018 REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

Penitents take part in the Lagrimas and Favores brotherhood
Penitents take part in the " Lagrimas and Favores" brotherhood, during a Palm Sunday procession in Malaga, Spain March 25, 2018. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

A woman burns incense sticks during the Lunar New Year celebrations at Wat Mangkon Kamalawat in Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand February 17, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

People pray during the Lunar New Year celebrations at Wat Mangkon Kamalawat in Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand February 17, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

Hands of devotees are pictured as they pull the chariot of God Bhairab during the Biska Festival also known as Bisket Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Buddhist monks pray at Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple during a ceremony on Makha Bucha Day in Pathum Thani, Thailand, March 1, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Hindu devotees pray during Huranga, a game played between men and women a day after Holi, at Dauji temple near the northern city of Mathura, India March 3, 2018. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Hare Krishna devotees sit next to their vegetarian food at a temple in Santiago, Chile January 29, 2018. Picture taken January 29, 2018. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Devotees climb the steps to Batu Caves during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin

A general view of the Edicule of the Tomb at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalems Old City, February 28, 2018. Picture taken with a fish-eye lens. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

A worshipper leaves during Friday prayers at the University of Tehran
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The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background as Palestinians pray on the second Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan

A believer prays at the government-sanctioned Catholic church during a mass on Palm Sunday in Youtong village, Hebei province, China, March 25, 2018. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

Men, dressed in folk costumes, ride on horses during Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Benghazi, August 9, 2013

A man prays at the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old City during a snowstorm January 10, 2013. The worst snowstorm in 20 years shut public transport

Penitents of Las Aguas brotherhood wait before the start of their penance during Holy
Penitents of " Las Aguas" (The Waters) brotherhood wait before the start of their penance during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain, March 25, 2013

Residents dressed as penitents take part in an Easter Passion Play on Good Friday in the Basque town of Balmaseda March 29, 2013

A member of the Nazarenos brotherhood takes part in a processsion on Good Friday in Zipaquira, Colombia, March 25, 2016. REUTERS/John Vizcaino TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Orthodox Jews take part in the Tashlich prayer, a Rosh Hashanah ritual, in Ashdod
Orthodox Jews take part in the Tashlich prayer, a Rosh Hashanah ritual, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in the southern city of Ashdod September 17, 2012

A devotee washes his head at the Balaju Baise Dhara during the Baishak Asnan festival in
A devotee washes his head at the Balaju Baise Dhara (22 water spouts) during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu April 6, 2012

The image of the Nazarene of La O brotherhood is silhouetted by the sun during a Holy Week procession in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain March 25, 2016

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A Kashmiri Muslim woman prays at the Rozabal Shrine in Srinagar April 22, 2010. A decades-old theory that Jesus survived the crucifixion

A Jewish worshipper prays at the Western Wall during prayers marking Tisha B Av, in Jerusalems Old City early July 20, 2010

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"Worshippers from Around the World: A Tapestry of Devotion" In every corner of the globe, diverse cultures and religions unite in their unwavering devotion to a higher power. From the mystical Temple of San Simon, also known as Maximon, where worshippers seek solace in the Patron Saint of Gamblers and Drunks, to the sacred Western Wall in Jerusalem, where Jews fervently pray with unyielding faith. Artistic expressions capture these profound moments of worship throughout history. In "The Adoration of the Christ Child, " an unknown creator immortalizes a scene that radiates love and reverence. Similarly, Maurycy Gottlieb's masterpiece portrays Jews immersed in prayer during Yom Kippur at a synagogue in 1878. Religious art further reveals glimpses into devout lives. The Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo showcases intricate details that inspire awe while Thomas-Charles Naudet's work depicts the restoration of Catholic worship after tumultuous times. Maurice Bompard's brushstrokes transport us to a serene moment as we witness "A Prayer to the Madonna. " Meanwhile, worshippers entering Nairobi's Jamia Mosque demonstrate how faith transcends borders and brings communities together. Beyond paintings lie other forms of spiritual connection. Through meditation captured by an artist circa 1942 or Julius Terentius performing a sacrifice on plaster dating back to AD 239, we witness rituals that have stood the test of time. Lastly, dawn breaks over Botahtaung Pagoda in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), illuminating countless souls seeking enlightenment through Buddhism—a testament to mankind's perpetual quest for meaning. These snapshots remind us that regardless of our differences or geographical boundaries, humanity shares an innate desire for something greater than ourselves—a yearning fulfilled through acts of worship across continents and centuries.