Religious Rites And Ceremonies Collection

IRAN: GUEBER BAPTISM. Baptismal ceremonies of Guebres, followers of Zoroastrianism, in Persia. Engraving from Dr. Richard Hurds Religious Rites and Ceremonies of All Nations, late 18th century

RELIGION: JAPAN AND CHINA. Left: One of the forms in which [the Buddha] Amida is worshipped by the people of Japan and Tartary

RELIGION: NATIVE AMERICAN. Celebration of the Canadians grand Sacrifice to Quitchi Manitou, whom they call their great Spirit. Copper engraving, from Dr

RELIGION: HINDUISM. Top: A very remarkable form which Ixora [Shiva] is worshipped in the East Indies. Center: The Idol Bruma, or Brama, another Indian object of Religious adoration

RELIGION: HINDUISM. A Sick Person presented to Ixora [Shiva], an Indian Diety for the recovery of his Health. Copper engraving, from Dr

RELIGION: POPE. The Pope with the Cross, &c. makes his entrance into the Porta Santa, singing the Te Deum, during a Jubilee year in Rome. Copper engraving, from Dr

RELIGION: PERSIAN PRIEST. Top: The High Priest of the Gaures or Persians performing the Ritual Service before the Fire. Bottom: Heads of different Gaurian Priests, with their Mitres

RELIGION: JUBILEE. The Pope opening the Holy Gate, a grand Ceremony of the Romish-Church. The Pope opening a Holy door at a papal basilica in Rome, at the opening of a Jubilee year

RELIGION: POPE. The Pope at the close of the Jubilee placing the first Stone in order to shut up the Holy Gate. The Pope sealing a Holy door at a papal basilica in Rome at the close of a Jubilee

RELIGION: POPE. The Pope granting to the Milcha the Commission of Guards of the Santa portal. Copper engraving, from Dr. Richard Hurds Religious Rites and Ceremonies of all Nations, late 18th century

RELIGION: POPE & CARDINALS. The Pope deputing three Cardinals to open the Gates of St. John of Lateran, St. Maria Major, and St. Paul, at Rome. Copper engraving, from Dr

CHINA: RELIGION. A festival annually celebrated in honour of Confucius, an eminent Chinese philosopher, who reviv d the ancient mythology of that empire

RELIGION: JAPAN. A Japanese preacher haranguing the people who are assembled to worship their Tuteler-idol. Engraving, late 18th century

RELIGION: PERSIA. The Guebres of Persia holding a dog to the mouth of an expiring man, whose soul (they say) is received by that animal

The bride being carried at
LUTHERAN WEDDING, 1700s. The bride being carried at a Lutheran Whitsun wedding in North Holland. Copper engraving from Richard Hurds Religious Rites & Ceremonies of All Nations, late 18th century

Marriage Ceremony of the Protestants at Amsterdam. Copper engraving from Religious Rites & Ceremonies of All Nations by
PROTESTANT WEDDING, 1700s. Marriage Ceremony of the Protestants at Amsterdam. Copper engraving from Religious Rites & Ceremonies of All Nations by Richard Hurd, late 18th century

Copper engraving from a late 18th century English edition of Dr. Richard Hurds Religious Rites & Ceremonies of All
SPANISH INQUISITION. Copper engraving from a late 18th century English edition of Dr. Richard Hurds Religious Rites & Ceremonies of All Nations

A Japanese Temple in which the Priest is performing their Nuptial Ceremonies
JAPAN: WEDDING. A Japanese Temple in which the Priest is performing their Nuptial Ceremonies. Copper engraving, English, late 18th century, for Dr

Numbojumbo an Indian Idol. Engraving, late 18th century for Dr. Richard Hurds Religious Rites & Ceremonies of All
MUMBO JUMBO, c1790. Numbojumbo an Indian Idol. Engraving, late 18th century for Dr. Richard Hurds Religious Rites & Ceremonies of All Nations

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Religious Rites and Ceremonies" "Witnessing the sacred Gueber Baptism, a profound ceremony that signifies rebirth and purification among followers of Zoroastrianism in Persia. " "Delving into the spiritual realm of Japan and China, where devotees pay homage to Amida Buddha through various forms of religious expression. " "Immersing ourselves in Native American traditions, we celebrate the grand Sacrifice to Quitchi Manitou, an awe-inspiring ritual that honors their deep-rooted beliefs. " "Unveiling the Funeral Ceremony of Guebres, an ancient practice observed by devoted followers who bid farewell to their departed loved ones with reverence and solemnity. " "Embarking on a journey into Hinduism's vibrant tapestry as we witness a remarkable form of worship dedicated to Ixora (Shiva), showcasing devotion at its most extraordinary. " "Intriguingly capturing an Indian deity's divine intervention as a Sick Person is presented before Ixora (Shiva), seeking solace and healing amidst their faith-filled prayers. " "Glimpsing into the majestic world of Pope Francis as he makes his entrance into Porta Santa, adorned with symbols like the Cross - a momentous occasion for Catholics worldwide. " "Beholding the High Priest of Gaures or Persians performing sacred rituals, offering insights into ancient Persian practices deeply rooted in spirituality and tradition. " "Participating in the grand Jubilee Ceremony alongside Pope Francis as he opens the Holy Gate - an event steeped in history that unifies believers from all corners of Catholicism. " "Bearing witness to Pope Francis' symbolic act as he places the first Stone during Jubilee's closure - signifying continuity and strength within Rome's cherished religious heritage. "