Worshipper Collection (page 7)

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

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man prays outside Rachels Tomb in the West Bank town of Bethlehem October 19, 2010. Jewish worshippers visited

The shadows of a Cross and a Crescent are cast by an anti-Mursi
The shadows of a Cross and a Crescent, symbols of Christianity and Islam respectively, are cast by an anti-Mursi and supporter of Egypts army and police outside a police academy

A woman prays as she touches the wall of a temple during Navratri festival in Kolkata, India March 31, 2017. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A devotee (unseen) sprinkles rice grains as part of the rituals on the idol of Buddha during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, at Swayambhu in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 10, 2017

Friday prayers for Ramadan at the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary
Muslims pray during the Friday prayers for Ramadan at the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalems Old City June 9, 2017

Spanish legionnaires carry statue of Christ of Mena during Holy Week, in Malaga
Spanish legionnaires carry a statue of the Christ of Mena outside a church during a ceremony ahead of the Mena brotherhood procession during Holy Week, in Malaga, Spain March 29, 2018

Salisbury Cathedral celebrates the beginning of Advent with a candle lit service and procession, " From Darkness to Light", in Salisbury, Britain November 27, 2015

People walk past the walls of Jerusalems Old City lit in blue, white and red, colours of the French flag, in solidarity with Paris, in Jerusalem November 15, 2015

An elephant decorated with a cloth walk in the annual Nawam Perahera street parade in Colombo February 22, 2016.Over 50 elephants are participating in a street parade for Gangaramaya temples annual

Penitents of Los Estudiantes brotherhood wait for the start of the procession during
Penitents of " Los Estudiantes" brotherhood wait for the start of the procession during Holy Week in Madrid, Spain, March 25, 2018. REUTERS/Juan Medina TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Penitents of the Santo Cristo de la Sangre brotherhood take part in a procession during the Holy Week in Medina Sidonia, southern Spain, April 9, 2017. REUTERS/Susana Vera TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalems Old City, April 30, 2016

A Hindu devotee with hooks pierced into his back participates in a procession during Thaipusam at Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin

Devotees walk along the bridge at the premises of the Pashupatinath Temple, during the Bala Chaturdashi festival, in Kathmandu, November 21, 2014

A person prays with a rosary as Pope Francis leads the Holy Rosary at the Saint Mary Major Basilica in Rome, May 4, 2013. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY - Tags: RELIGION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Kashmiri Muslim woman prays as another one ties a thread on the window of the shrine of
A Kashmiri Muslim woman (L) prays as another one ties a thread on the window of the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani, a Sufi saint, on Jeelanis death anniversary, in Srinagar March 5, 2012

Hindu devotees perform Garba, a traditional folk dance, during the celebrations to mark the Navratri festival, in which devotees worship Hindu goddess Durga, at Surat in the western state of Gujarat

Penitents of La Estrella brotherhood take part in a procession during Holy Week in the
Penitents of " La Estrella" (The Star) brotherhood take part in a procession during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain April 10, 2017

A Hindu devotee displays his inked hand after taking part in the religious festival of Holi in Vrindavan, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, March 8, 2017

A protestor prays before Israeli security forces come to evacuate 15 Jewish settler families from the illegal outpost of Netiv Ha avot in the Israeli occupied West Bank June 12, 2018

A penitent takes part in the Santa Cruz brotherhood procession during Holy Week in Malaga, southern Spain April 13, 2017. Picture taken April 13, 2017. REUTERS/Jon Nazca TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III performs the Washing of the Feet
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III performs the " Washing of the Feet" ceremony outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalems Old City April 5, 2018

The Wider Image: Fighting addiction at a Thai monastery
A Buddhist monk holds a glass with a vomit-inducing medication, before giving it to a rehabilitation patient at the detox area at Wat Thamkrabok monastery in Saraburi province, Thailand, February 3

Pilgrims hold candles during the Corpus Domini procession led by Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy June 18, 2017. REUTERS/Tony Gentile TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Penitents take part in the procession of the Espiritu Santo brotherhood during Holy
Penitents take part in the procession of the " Espiritu Santo" brotherhood during Holy Week in Pontevedra, northern Spain, April 14, 2017. REUTERS/Miguel Vidal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at a play ground in the suburb of Sale, Morocco June 26, 2017. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A woman raises her hand during a prayer service one day after the killing of five
A woman raises her hand during a prayer service at the Concord Baptist Church, one day after a lone gunman ambushed and killed five police officers at a protest decrying police shootings of black

Over 100, 000 Buddhist monks and novices gather to receive alms at Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple in Pathum Thani, outside Bangkok April 22, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Devotees of the Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea Iemanja pay tribute on Iemanjas Day at Ramirez beach in Montevideo February 2, 2015

People are silhouetted as the walk past a view of St Pauls Cathedral in London, Britain December 28, 2015. REUTERS/Neil Hall TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A sister, member of the Clarisses community, walks in the garden of Saint Clare Monastery in Nantes, France September 7, 2017. Picture taken September 7, 2017

Muslim pilgrims walk to cast their stones at a pillar symbolising the stoning of Satan and walk back to their tents during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia August 12, 2019

Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the holy fasting month Ramadan in
Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Howrah, on the outskirts ofKolkata, India, June 5, 2019. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri

Sun Worshippers Worshipper Practicing Rites Ritual
Sun worshippers practicing their rites at Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, England in the early 20th century. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912

Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1480-1500 (oil on wood)
XOS5887422 Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1480-1500 (oil on wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 36x34.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Italy, 15th century)

Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1500 (oil on wood)
XOS5887421 Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1500 (oil on wood) by Italian school, (15th-16th century); 63x51 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Northern Italy)

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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.