Acolytes Collection

Before Blessing at the Church of Hoogstraten, 1910. Creator: Karel Boom
Before Blessing at the Church of Hoogstraten, 1910. Sint-Katharinakerk (St. Catherine's Church) in Hoogstraten, Belgium, was built between 1525 and 1550

The dying Tarcisius, Tharsicius, Tarsitius, Tarcisius and Tarkisius

The dying Tarcisius, Tharsicius, Tarsitius, Tarcisius and Tarkisius

Priest and altar servers, historical woodcut, circa 1888

Christian Holy Week procession, 10th century

Christian Holy Week procession, 10th century

Folk traditional costume, Clothing, History of costumes, Ecclesiastical vestments, Deacon with the dalmatica and alba, Ministrant in the choir shirt, Subdeacon in the alba and coloured stole

Altar servers, children on the day of their first communion, girls, procession, Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, 10 April 1988, vintage, retro, old, historical, Europe

Altar boy first communion, procession, Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, 10 April 1988, vintage, retro, old, historical, Europe

Village square with priest and altar boy ca. 1930, exact place unknown, Germany, Europe

The Pope in St. Peter's on Christmas Day, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The Pope in St. Peter's [in Rome] on Christmas Day, 1870. The Christmas Day services in the cathedral began with matins and lauds, at three o'clock in the morning

The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome, 1870

Reception of a Benedictine monk in St. Paul's Church at Rome, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Reception of a Benedictine monk in St. Paul's Church at Rome, 1870

An Aztec priest removes a mans heart in a human sacrifice
An Aztec priest removes a mans heart in a ritual with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone and offers it to the god Huitzilopochtli. Several young acolytes hold down the victim

Grand Mass in the Chapel of the Tuileries, 1869. Creator: Unknown
Grand Mass in the Chapel of the Tuileries [Palace, in Paris], 1869

Saint Thomas P.E. Church - Consecration Services, Dec 1912. 2nd from Left, Rev. Dr. George W. Atkinson; 3rd, Rev. Charles T. Warner; 4th, Rev. Joseph E

Saint Thomas P.E. Church - Consecration Services, Dec 1912. Protestant Episcopal church in Washington DC

Esquisse pour l'église de Joinville-le-Pont : Saint Charles Borromée
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Joinville-le-Pont : Saint Charles Borromee, 1873. St Charles Borromeo

Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice: the plague, between 1860 and 1864. The miracle of the Ardents - Procession of St Genevieve's casket

Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice, St Genevieve, between 1860 and 1864. St Genevieve distributing bread to the poor during the Siege of Paris

The Synod at Thurles - the Procession from the College to the Cathedral
The Synod at Thurles [in Ireland] - the Procession from the College to the Cathedral, 1850. Clergy in a...procession from the College to the Cathedral

Priest of the Greek Church reading the Gospel at the Altar, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Priest of the Greek Church reading the Gospel at the Altar, 1850. After the consecration of the Church, the Gospel was read by the officiating priest [the Rev. Mr

The Synod at Thurles - Bishops Robing, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Synod at Thurles [in Ireland] - Bishops Robing, 1850

Plaque depicting an offering to Flora. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

The procession of the casket of St. Genevieve, with clerics
The procession of the casket of St

Saint Ignatius of Loyola Preaching, before 1761. Creator: Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner
Saint Ignatius of Loyola Preaching, before 1761

Two boy acolytes (Ramilli) carrying the equipment for an offering

Women returning to the nizhni novgorod region from a pilgrimage to the serafimo-diveyevsky monastery in 1904

Interior of a Spanish church From: Voyages faits en divers temps en Espagne, en Portugal, en Allemagne, en France et ailleurs Date: 1700

Koan-kong, Chinese god of riches. He is surrounded by four figures and has a casket of treasure at his feet. Artwork from Recherche sur les Superstitions en Chine (Henri Dore, 1914 edition)

A Swami Mystic and his Followers
A Swami Mystic (religious figurehead) from Madras and his Followers

All products are expertly crafted, using premium materials, tailored to your specifications and promptly shipped

EDITORS COMMENTS

"Acolytes: Unveiling the Sacred and Profane" Step into a world where acolytes play, their vibrant spirits captured in a mesmerizing colour lithograph. Their youthful energy dances across the canvas, infusing life into every stroke. In ancient times, an oracle held immense power - Thetis and Achilles sought guidance before her enigmatic presence. The scene unfolds before us, as they bow humbly, seeking answers that will shape their destiny. A plaque depicts a solemn offering to Flora, goddess of flowers and spring. A moment frozen in time, symbolizing devotion and gratitude for nature's bountiful gifts. Yet not all rituals are serene; an Aztec priest removes a man's heart in a chilling human sacrifice. A reminder of the dark depths humanity can descend to in pursuit of appeasing higher powers. Druids gather mistletoe with reverence - an ancient tradition steeped in mysticism. They commune with nature's secrets under the ethereal veil of mistletoe's sacred embrace. Witness the grandeur of Saint Genevieve's casket procession accompanied by devout clerics. A testament to unwavering faith and honor bestowed upon revered saints who guide believers through troubled times. Saint Ignatius Loyola preaches passionately from his pulpit, inspiring hearts with his fervent words. His charisma transcends time as we witness this powerful moment frozen on canvas by Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner. Two young acolytes named Ramilli dutifully carry equipment during religious ceremonies - their innocent faces filled with awe and responsibility. They embody purity amidst sacred rituals performed throughout history. Women return from pilgrimage to Serafimo-Diveyevsky Monastery; their souls enriched by spiritual enlightenment gained within its hallowed walls. Each step echoes devotion as they journey back home carrying newfound wisdom within them. Enter an ornate Spanish church bathed in golden light; its grandeur evokes a sense of awe and reverence.