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The Royal Maundy, St Pauls Cathedral, London
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The Royal Maundy, St Pauls Cathedral, London
The Royal Maundy in St Pauls Cathedral. Distribution of new coinage by the Lord High Almoner, Dr Armitage Robinson, when 46 men and 46 women received the gift - 2/5s to each man, and 1/15s to each woman. Date: 1911
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Armitage Charitable Charity Coinage Distribution Elderly Gift Giving Matania Maundy Money Pauls Robinson Almoner
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The Royal Maundy: A Tradition of Charity and Generosity at St. Paul's Cathedral, London (1911) This evocative photograph captures a moment of generosity and tradition at St. Paul's Cathedral in London during The Royal Maundy ceremony in 1911. The Lord High Almoner, Dr. Armitage Robinson, distributes new coinage to 46 men and 46 women, symbolizing the monarch's act of humility and service. The Royal Maundy is an ancient tradition that dates back to the 13th century, where the monarch washes the feet of the recipients as a reminder of Jesus' act of humility and love. In this photograph, we see the modern-day manifestation of this tradition, with the Lord High Almoner distributing the Maundy money, representing 2/5s to each man and 1/15s to each woman. The elderly men and women, dressed in their finest clothes, gather around the Lord High Almoner with anticipation and gratitude. Their faces express a range of emotions, from joy and excitement to humility and reverence. The atmosphere inside the cathedral is one of warmth and charity, as the community comes together to celebrate this historical event. This photograph, taken by renowned illustrator and photographer, Matania, is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the importance of charitable giving. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to witness a moment of history that continues to resonate with us today.
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