Officiating Collection

Sir John Fielding officiating at Bow Street (engraving)
3635123 Sir John Fielding officiating at Bow Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Fielding officiating at Bow Street)

Pope officiating (engraving)
957949 Pope officiating (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope officiating, after a German painting from 1495 in the Museum of Cluny)

Pape officiant (colour litho)
2796765 Pape officiant (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pape officiant. Illustration for Histoire Generale Du Costume by R Jacquemin (Charles Delagrave)

A Haruspex officiating (engraving)
971133 A Haruspex officiating (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Haruspex officiating)

Great Queens of the Past No 1 - Nefertiti
Nefertiti, Queen of Akhna-ton, pictured officiating as priestess in her own temple in the City of Horizon. The little princes and princesses stand beside the king, who

Coronation of King Edward VIII 1937
An impression of the supreme moment, when the King is crowned during the Coronation of King Edward VIII, scheduled for May 1937 but never carried out due to the Kings abdication in December 1936

Down Jordan Valley Sea Galilee Dead Sea reed church
Down the Jordan Valley from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea. In the reed church, Abyssinian priests officiating. 1920

Dignitaries of the Church officiating at the 1953 Coronation
Leading churchmen who played a part in the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. Top left is Dr Garbett, Archbishop of York, whose role was to support the Archbishop of Canterbury

Habit of Greek Papa or Priest and Patriarch
Officiating Habit of a Greek Papa or Priest (left and centre), and of a Patriarch (right). 18th century

Grand opening of Chinatown, Broadway, Los Angeles, USA
Scene at the grand opening of Chinatown on Broadway, Los Angeles, USA, on 25 June 1938, with the Governor of California Frank Merriam officiating after unveiling a plaque on the west gates. Date: 1938

Women Minister officiating a wedding
The Reverend Miss Vera Findlay, Minister at the Stewartville Congregational Church, Partick, Glasgow, signing the register after having conducted a marriage ceremony in Scotland

Greek Ortho Priests 1983
Three Greek Orthodox priests officiating in a service on the departure of the sponge fishermen, at Kalymnos, Greece

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"Officiating: A Glimpse into the Timeless Rituals and Revered Figures" From the majestic reign of Nefertiti, one of the Great Queens of the Past, to the grandeur of King Edward VIII's coronation in 1937, it has played a pivotal role in history. Sir John Fielding's engraving captures his commanding presence as he presides over justice at Bow Street, while an enchanting engraving showcases a Pope solemnly officiating with grace. In vibrant color lithographs, we witness Pape officiants exuding spiritual devotion and a Haruspex meticulously officiating ancient rituals. The Habit of Greek Papa or Priest and Patriarch symbolizes their sacred duty to guide their flock towards enlightenment. The grand opening of Chinatown on Broadway in Los Angeles saw dignitaries from all walks of life officiating this momentous occasion. Similarly, during the 1953 Coronation, distinguished members of the Church stood tall as they fulfilled their roles as esteemed officiators. Journeying through picturesque landscapes like Jordan Valley and encountering iconic sites such as Sea Galilee and Dead Sea Reed Church reminds us that even in remote corners, there are those who faithfully serve as officiants for spiritual gatherings. Breaking barriers along gender lines, we witness a powerful image capturing a Women Minister confidently officiating a wedding ceremony. This testament to progress highlights how traditions evolve while maintaining their essence. Greek Ortho Priests stand united in 1983; their collective presence signifies continuity amidst changing times. Through centuries past and present moments frozen in time, these images remind us that offciating is not merely about performing rituals but embodying reverence for tradition and guiding communities towards unity.