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Mission on The Gilbert Islands (1 / 9)
The Republic of Kiribati (the Gilbert Islands) - a group of indigenous men and boys and members of the Catholic mission Date: circa 1910
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Catholicism Conversion Converting Converts Gilbert Islanders Isles Kiribati Mission Missionary Pacific
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Republic of Kiribati, formerly known as the Gilbert Islands, in the Pacific Ocean. The image depicts a group of indigenous men and boys, dressed in traditional attire, gathered around a Roman Catholic missionary. The missionary, clad in his religious garb, stands at the center, his arms outstretched as if in blessing. The scene unfolds on the shores of an idyllic island, with palm trees swaying gently in the background and the turquoise waters of the Pacific lapping at the shoreline. The photograph, believed to have been taken around 1910, documents the early days of the Catholic mission's influence on the Gilbert Islands. Catholicism, along with other Christian denominations, played a significant role in the conversion of the islanders, who had previously practiced their traditional animistic beliefs. The arrival of missionaries marked the beginning of a new era, as the islands became part of the larger global community. The men and boys in the photograph appear intently focused on the missionary, their faces expressing a mix of curiosity, reverence, and determination. This powerful image captures the essence of a transformative moment in the islands' history, as the people embraced a new faith and began to forge a new identity for themselves and their communities.
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