Holiness Collection (page 3)

Sacred Canopy, Mecca
The Mahmal - the Khedives sacred canopy, or litter - is taken annually from Cairo to Mecca (and is welcomed when it returns, recharged with holiness) Date: 1904

HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIII, 1893 engraving

Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria

St Anthony the Great (Antony) of Thebes 251-356. Egyptian aesthetic: Father of Christian monasticism: Patron saint of herdsmen

Arch-Druid holding sceptre, crowned with oak leaves. Druid holds Crescent (Caed-Rai-Re) representing first quarter of Moon. Robes white for holiness

His Holiness Pope Leo Xiii, 1893 Engraving

LEO XIII (1810-1903). Pope (1878-1903). His Holiness the Pope sending a Jubilee phonographic message to the American people. Engraving

Italy, Umbria, Orvieto. Romanesque / Gothic cathedral in Piazza del Duomo
Italy, Umbria, Orvieto. Romanesque/Gothic cathedral in Piazza del Duomo

Italy, Umbria, Assisi. Piazza Superiore di San Francesco, outside the Basilica di San Francesco

Italy, Umbria, Assisi. Basilica di San Francesco, religious home of St. Francis

Russian Church (St. Nikolai), Sofia, Bulgaria

Church in Midyat, Mardin, Turkey

Bell tower of a church in Mardin, Turkey

Roman amphitheater of the ancient Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Turkey

His Holiness Pope Pius IX. Date c1866 Aug. 1

His holiness Pope Leo XIII. Date c1878

Unicorn. The unicorn is an imaginary animal similar to a horse, with a single horn growing from its forehead. The myth of the unicorn is found throughout world legends

The Panchan Lama, 1932
Photograph of His Serene Holiness the Panchan Lama in his ceremonial clothes, Peking, October 1932. The Panchan Lama is second in the Tibetan Buddhist hierarchy to the Dalai Lama

His Holiness Leo XIII
POPE LEO XIII Gioacchino Vincenzo Raffaelle Luigi Pecci

Interior, Church of the Beatitudes, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth, Israel, Middle East

Stations of the Cross on Via Dolorosa, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Worshipper at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Snow and ice covered mountains above the village church in Grindelwald, Jungfrau region, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Grindelwald village church after a heavy fall of snow, Jungfrau region, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

The church and village of Colfosco in Badia, 1645m, and Sella Massif range of mountains under winter snow, Dolomites, South Tirol, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Sadhus (holy men), ghats, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Everest Trail Scenic. Mountains, Prayer Flags, Stone prayer carvings
Nicky Brown / SpecialistStock

Everest Trail Scenic. Mountains, Prayer Flags, Stone prayer carvings
Nicky Brown / SpecialistStock

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"Holiness: A Glimpse into Sacred Spaces Around the World" Step back in time to the early 12th century as you admire the breathtaking frescoes adorning Bet Maryam, St. Mary's Church in Lalibela. These ancient artworks transport worshippers to a realm of divine beauty and holiness. In Jerusalem, Israel, witness the profound devotion of worshippers at the Western Wall. This iconic site serves as a tangible connection between humanity and God, where prayers are whispered fervently and hopes are entrusted to higher powers. The Dome of the Rock stands majestically alongside the Western Wall, emanating an aura of sanctity that permeates throughout Jerusalem. Its golden dome symbolizes spiritual enlightenment and beckons believers from all corners of the globe. Travel across continents to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where Christ the Redeemer statue reigns supreme atop Corcovado Mountain. With arms outstretched in eternal embrace, this colossal figure embodies holiness and offers solace to those seeking redemption. Return once more to Jerusalem's sacred grounds - its significance unparalleled. The Dome of the Rock and Western Wall stand side by side as guardians of faith; their presence evokes reverence among pilgrims who come seeking solace amidst centuries-old traditions. Venturing further into Israel's Middle East region reveals another holy sanctuary - Galilee's Church of Beatitudes. Nestled amidst serene landscapes, this hallowed place commemorates Jesus' Sermon on Mount with its peaceful ambiance that invites introspection and spiritual growth. Leave behind bustling cities for a momentary escape into nature's embrace within South Tirol's Dolomites range. As Colfosco village rests beneath a blanket of winter snow against Sella Massif mountains' backdrop, one can't help but feel humbled by nature's grandeur - a reminder that holiness transcends man-made structures. Journeying towards Europe brings us to Prague's St.