Ordination Collection

St Peter ordaining St Stephen Deacon, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico
St Peter ordaining St Stephen Deacon, mid 15th century. St Stephen (dc35), a deacon of the early Christian church in Jerusalem, was found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin

Ordination of St Stephen by St Peter. Fra Angelico (Guido di Pietro / Giovanni
Ordination of St Stephen by St Peter. Fra Angelico (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole c1400-55) Italian painter. Fresco, Chapel of Nicholas V, Vatican Palace

Priest ordinations in Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Enthronisation of the Most Rev. Dr. Charles Thomas Longley, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
Enthronisation of the Most Rev. Dr. Charles Thomas Longley, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, in the choir of Canterbury Cathedral, 1862

Khenchen Tashi Tshultrim and His Ordination Lineage, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Khenchen Tashi Tshultrim and His Ordination Lineage, c1400. This masterful and meticulous portrait shows an abbot within a niche - one ornamented with lively scrollwork influenced by the traditions

Sketches in China - the Consecration of a Buddhist Abbot at the Temple of Honam, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in China - the Consecration of a Buddhist Abbot at the Temple of Honam - drawn by our special artist and correspondent, 1858

Installation of the Bishop of Norwich - the Procession in the Nave of Norwich Cathedral, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Installation of the Bishop of Norwich - the Procession in the Nave of Norwich Cathedral, 1850. On Thursday week (January 24), the solemn inauguration of Dr

Consecration of the Bishop of Montreal, in Westminster Abbey, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Consecration of the Bishop of Montreal, in Westminster Abbey, 1850. At the appointed hour (eleven o'clock), the procession formed and proceeded to the cathedral

The initiation of a young novice from Albano in the choir of the convent of St
PWI83512 The initiation of a young novice from Albano in the choir of the convent of St. Clare in Rome (oil on canvas) by Granet, Francois-Marius (1775-1849); 199.5x151 cm; Louvre, Paris

Ordination, c1755. Creators: Giovanni Marco Pitteri, Pietro Longhi
Ordination, c1755. Series: The Seven Sacraments, plate 6

England, London, City of London, The Guildhall, Lord Mayors Show, Horse-drawn Carriages Awaiting Start of The Parade

Ordination, from "The Seven Sacraments", 1765. Creator: Lorenzo Zucchi
Ordination, from " The Seven Sacraments", 1765

Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093
984733 Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Sacrement de l ordre (engraving)
3625736 Sacrement de l ordre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrement de l ordre)

Ordination in the Chapel of Lambeth Palace, on Sunday Last (engraving)
1607227 Ordination in the Chapel of Lambeth Palace, on Sunday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ordination in the Chapel of Lambeth Palace)

Martin Luther is ordained as a priest by Jerome Scultetus, Bishop of Brandenburg at Erfurt Cathedral
3647704 Martin Luther is ordained as a priest by Jerome Scultetus, Bishop of Brandenburg at Erfurt Cathedral, 3 April 1507 (engraving) by Konig

Souvenir of Ordination (chromolitho)
724651 Souvenir of Ordination (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenir of Ordination)

Pope Sixtus II (d. 258) Confers the Diaconate on St. Lawrence (d. 258) from the Chapel of Nicholas V (fresco)
ALI242507 Pope Sixtus II (d.258) Confers the Diaconate on St. Lawrence (d.258) from the Chapel of Nicholas V (fresco) by Angelico

The Ordination of Luther to the Priesthood, illustration from
619645 The Ordination of Luther to the Priesthood, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The Holy Saturday ceremony in St John Lateran in Rome, the new ordained priests lying with their faces on the ground
2814995 The Holy Saturday ceremony in St John Lateran in Rome, the new ordained priests lying with their faces on the ground (colour litho) by Beltrame

Ms 372 fol. 158v Enthronement of a Bishop, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum)
XIR215999 Ms 372 fol.158v Enthronement of a Bishop, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon, France; French, out of copyright

Souvenir of Ordination (chromolitho)
724656 Souvenir of Ordination (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenir of Ordination)

Bishop Blessing Seminarians from the Pontifical of Bishop Erasmus Ciolek, c
CZA229109 Bishop Blessing Seminarians from the Pontifical of Bishop Erasmus Ciolek, c.1510 (tempera & gold on parchment) by Polish School, (16th century); 6.8x6.5 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Ordination (colour litho)
3095608 Ordination (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ordination. Ordre. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du)

The Ordination of Empress Zhang, 1493 (ink, colour & gold on paper, handscroll)
3505154 The Ordination of Empress Zhang, 1493 (ink, colour & gold on paper, handscroll) by Chinese School (15th century); 54.61x2743.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

THREE-LEGGED RACE
A three-legged race - demanding perfect co- ordination between the paired runners, which two of our contestants evidently did not achieve ! Date: circa 1900

Deacon ordination, Paris, France, Europe

Bishop Michel Aupetit conducting deacon ordination in Sainte Genevieves cathedral, Nanterre, France, Europe

Deacon ordinations in Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Ordination of nuns of the Sisters of the Rosary, Beit Jala, Palestine National Authority, Middle East

Christ Giving the Keys to Saint Peter, c. 1620. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Christ Giving the Keys to Saint Peter, c. 1620. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Letter of Cesario, abbot of Santa Cecilia de Montserrat, notifying the Pope of Rome, John XIII, thas has been ordained archbishop of Tarragona

Table of the ordination of Saint Vincent by the Bishop of Zaragoza, Saint Valerio. Painting on wood (c. 1450-1460) by Jaume Huguet

The Delivery of the Keys, c. 1490. Artist: Crivelli, Carlo (c. 1435-c. 1495)
The Delivery of the Keys, c. 1490. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Sacrament of Ordination (Christ presenting the Keys to Saint Peter). Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
The Sacrament of Ordination (Christ presenting the Keys to Saint Peter). Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Kenya-Culture-Msai
Nixon Kupera Ole Metoi, 25, sits inside his " Manyatta", his home in the community made of cow dug, after he was ordained Msai age-group leader of the Iltuati morans in the village of

Hedda of Winchester consecrates St Guthlac, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Hedda of Winchester consecrates St Guthlac, late 12th century, (1843). The bishop wears sacerdotal dress consisting of albe, tunic, dalmatic and chasuble. Guthlac lived 673-714 AD

Seven Sacraments: Ordination, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Ordination, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Ordination Reproductive prints paintings Nicolas Poussin
Ordination, Reproductive prints after paintings by Nicolas Poussin, Gantrel, Etienne, 1646-1706, Pesne, Jean, 1623-1700, Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665, ca. 1680-1694

Naga statue at the ordination hall at Wat Buppharam Temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Praying statue in front of the ordination hall at Wat Buppharam Temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Pope Pius II (1405-64) Ordaining Cardinal Francesco Piccolomini Todeschi (1439-1503) 1460
XAL211702 Pope Pius II (1405-64) Ordaining Cardinal Francesco Piccolomini Todeschi (1439-1503) 1460 (oil on panel) by Vecchietta, Lorenzo di Pietro (c.1412-80); Archivio di Stato, Siena

A BUDDHIST ORDINATION IN CEYLON, SRI LANKA, 1876: 1. The Candidate giving Sil"
A BUDDHIST ORDINATION IN CEYLON, SRI LANKA, 1876: 1. The Candidate giving " Sil" (taking his vows) before his Gurunanse or Tutor. 2. The Maha Nayaka Unnanse, or Chief Priest. 3

ORDINATION OF PRIEST, 1870. Scene at the church of Saint-Sulpice, Paris. Wood engraving, French, 1870

Middle East defence map
British defence of the Middle East, top secret plan, 1949 Date: 1949

Church at Utrecht
The people of the Netherlands convert to Christianity : the ordination of St Thomass church, Utrecht

Priest ordinations at Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

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"Ordination: A Sacred Rite of Spiritual Authority and Commitment" In the mid-15th century, a profound moment unfolded as St. Peter bestowed the holy responsibility of deacon upon St. Stephen, captured beautifully by artist Fra Angelico. This significant event marked the beginning of a tradition that has endured through centuries. Across Europe, in the magnificent Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, France, priests gathered for their ordinations. The grandeur of this sacred space served as a backdrop for these individuals to be anointed with divine grace and entrusted with guiding souls on their spiritual journeys. Fra Angelico's brushstrokes once again depicted another powerful scene - the ordination of St. Stephen by St. Peter himself. Guido di Pietro's artistry brought to life this pivotal moment when one soul was called forth to serve God's people. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves witnessing the initiation of a young novice from Albano into the choir at St. 's convent—a humble yet equally important step towards embracing religious duties and dedicating oneself to a higher purpose. Closer to home in London's City Hall at Guildhall during Lord Mayor's Show, echoes of ancient traditions resound as ordinations take place amidst pomp and circumstance—an affirmation that faith continues to thrive even within bustling cityscapes. Lorenzo Zucchi immortalized ordination itself in his work "The Seven Sacraments, " reminding us that this sacrament holds immense significance within Christian theology—bestowing authority and empowering individuals with divine blessings. Centuries earlier in England’s history, Anselm ascended to become Archbishop of Canterbury under William II’s watchful eye—a testament not only to personal devotion but also political intricacies intertwining church and state. Holy Saturday celebrations at Basilica witnessed priests being ordained—their dedication symbolizing rebirth alongside Christ’s resurrection—captured vividly on cover illustrations evoking awe-inspiring devotion.