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Prayer rally to protest proposed same-sex marriage legislation in Canada. Parliament will consider legislation to allow gay and lesbian same sex marriages. Prayers were said across Canada outside the offices of members of parliament. Prayer rally to protest proposed same-sex marriage legislation in Canada. Parliament will consider legislation to allow gay and lesbian same sex marriages. Prayers were said across Canada outside the offices of members of parliament. Hosts, being prepared for communion at Papal Mass at World Youth day Papal Mass at World Youth Day 2002 A participant holds a small wooden cross at World Youth day World Youth Day was jokingly referred to as "Popestock 2002". This group from Texas wore special tie-dyed shirts for the occassion. Papal Mass at World Youth Day 2002 Candlelight prayer in an Orthodox church on Great Thursday. Also known as Holy Thursday this day, part of Passion Week is in commemoration of the institution of the Holy Eucharist. Candlelight prayer in an Orthodox church on Great Thursday. Also known as Holy Thursday this day, part of Passion Week is in commemoration of the institution of the Holy Eucharist. Pope John Paul II descends the stairs from his plane and starts World Youth Day in Toronto, Canada in July 2002. African way of the cross on Easter in Toronto. African way of the cross on Easter in Toronto. African way of the cross on Easter in Toronto. Pope John Paul II, accompanied by Prime Minister Jean Chretien, greets the crowds as he starts World Youth Day in Toronto, Canada in July 2002. Pope John Paul II addresses dignitaries at World Youth Day July 2002 in Toronto Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine in Leamington Ontario. \n\nThe description on their website reads: In November 1977, inspired by the idea of duplicating that in Harissa, Lebanon, Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine was established to keep alive the Maronite Spirituality and the Lebanese tradition of devotion to Mother Mary. \n\nWith the help of Lebanese Community in Venezuela, Ottawa, Toronto, Detroit, Windsor and surrounding communities, the donations came abundantly through 1978 - 1980, to accomplish this dream of having a piece of Lebanon in Canada.\n\nIn May 1981, a ground breaking ceremony marking the beginning of the construction of the Shrine. During the month of May of 1983, the month consecrated for the adoration of the Virgin Mary, the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon arrived accompanied by Italian Sculpturer, Rino Grazzi. The statue watching over Leamington is: white carrara marble, 145 feet high weighing 12 tons sitting on a conical base of concrete 42 feet height and totaling just under 60 feet with a spiraling staircase to allow accessibility. On the 22nd of May, a celebration was held to commemorate the unveiling of the statue and blessing by His Excellency the Bishop of Saint Maron Diocese of Canada, Mgr. Elias Shaheen, first Maronite Bishop.\n\nSince August, 1983, the First Celebration established a future tradition celebrating the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This Celebration became an annual tradition that attracts all communities from all over Canada. This Feast of Prayers and celebrations, became an important date, with the committed work of Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary of the Leamington Lebanese Club in St. Anthony's Parish.\n\nFrom 1983 until our present day, the continuing improvement never stopped. In 1999, the Stations of the Cross were built outside of the Shrine, motivated by the love for the prayers related to these Stations. \nHis Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury blessed the stations during the Assumption Festival in August, 1999.\n\nDuring the year, th Praying with a rosary at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine in Leamington Ontario. \n\nThe description on their website reads: In November 1977, inspired by the idea of duplicating that in Harissa, Lebanon, Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine was established to keep alive the Maronite Spirituality and the Lebanese tradition of devotion to Mother Mary. \n\nWith the help of Lebanese Community in Venezuela, Ottawa, Toronto, Detroit, Windsor and surrounding communities, the donations came abundantly through 1978 - 1980, to accomplish this dream of having a piece of Lebanon in Canada.\n\nIn May 1981, a ground breaking ceremony marking the beginning of the construction of the Shrine. During the month of May of 1983, the month consecrated for the adoration of the Virgin Mary, the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon arrived accompanied by Italian Sculpturer, Rino Grazzi. The statue watching over Leamington is: white carrara marble, 145 feet high weighing 12 tons sitting on a conical base of concrete 42 feet height and totaling just under 60 feet with a spiraling staircase to allow accessibility. On the 22nd of May, a celebration was held to commemorate the unveiling of the statue and blessing by His Excellency the Bishop of Saint Maron Diocese of Canada, Mgr. Elias Shaheen, first Maronite Bishop.\n\nSince August, 1983, the First Celebration established a future tradition celebrating the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This Celebration became an annual tradition that attracts all communities from all over Canada. This Feast of Prayers and celebrations, became an important date, with the committed work of Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary of the Leamington Lebanese Club in St. Anthony's Parish.\n\nFrom 1983 until our present day, the continuing improvement never stopped. In 1999, the Stations of the Cross were built outside of the Shrine, motivated by the love for the prayers related to these Stations. \nHis Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury blessed the stations during the Assumption Festival in August, 199 Pope John Paul II greets dignitaries at World Youth Day July 2002 in Toronto Jesus holding a native baby. St. Peter's Church Six Nations Reserve has an beautiful set of stained glass windows designed by by Christopher Wallis. These unique windows display Christian themes through the imagery of Native symbols.\n\nThe Six Nations of the Grand River is composed of the Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca and Tuscarora Nations. \n\nChristopher Wallis is a fellow of the British Society of Master Glass Painters, resides in Grand Bend Ontario and his work can be seen across Canada. His commissions include such well known locations as Rideau Hall, Ottawa and Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria BC. Deer, stag, antlers, rack St. Peter's Church Six Nations Reserve has an beautiful set of stained glass windows designed by by Christopher Wallis. These unique windows display Christian themes through the imagery of Native symbols.\n\nThe Six Nations of the Grand River is composed of the Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca and Tuscarora Nations. \n\nChristopher Wallis is a fellow of the British Society of Master Glass Painters, resides in Grand Bend Ontario and his work can be seen across Canada. His commissions include such well known locations as Rideau Hall, Ottawa and Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria BC. St. Peter's Church Six Nations Reserve has an beautiful set of stained glass windows designed by by Christopher Wallis. These unique windows display Christian themes through the imagery of Native symbols.\n\nThe Six Nations of the Grand River is composed of the Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca and Tuscarora Nations. \n\nChristopher Wallis is a fellow of the British Society of Master Glass Painters, resides in Grand Bend Ontario and his work can be seen across Canada. His commissions include such well known locations as Rideau Hall, Ottawa and Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria BC. The book of Mormon at the Fayette Chapel at the Peter Whitmer farm in upper New York state.\n\nPeter Whitmer farm is the location where Mormonism was organized. The mormon.org site describes the location as follows:\n\n...on 6 April 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formally organized with six members. \n\nMembers of the Whitmer family did much to further the budding Church. They took in the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. and his wife Emma for a period of time and allowed Joseph and Oliver Cowdery to work on the translation of the Book of Mormon in their home. Joseph also received revelations comprising 20 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants, and some of the first priesthood ordinances were performed in or near this home. The book of Mormon at the Fayette Chapel at the Peter Whitmer farm in upper New York state.\n\nPeter Whitmer farm is the location where Mormonism was organized. The mormon.org site describes the location as follows:\n\n...on 6 April 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formally organized with six members. \n\nMembers of the Whitmer family did much to further the budding Church. They took in the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. and his wife Emma for a period of time and allowed Joseph and Oliver Cowdery to work on the translation of the Book of Mormon in their home. Joseph also received revelations comprising 20 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants, and some of the first priesthood ordinances were performed in or near this home. A replica of the Peter Whitmer Sr. home. On April 6, 1830 Peter Smith and five others formally organized the restored Church of Jesus Christ here. The first and second general conferences of the Church were also held at the Whitmer home. The Mormon.org web site describes the site as follows:\n\nPeter Whitmer farm is the location where Mormonism was organized. The mormon.org site describes the location as follows:\n\n...on 6 April 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formally organized with six members. \n\nMembers of the Whitmer family did much to further the budding Church. They took in the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. and his wife Emma for a period of time and allowed Joseph and Oliver Cowdery to work on the translation of the Book of Mormon in their home. Joseph also received revelations comprising 20 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants, and some of the first priesthood ordinances were performed in or near this home. Eyeglasses resting on a bible in the replica of the Peter Whitmer Sr. home. On April 6, 1830 Peter Smith and five others formally organized the restored Church of Jesus Christ here. The first and second general conferences of the Church were also held at the Whitmer home. The Mormon.org web site describes the site as follows:\n\nPeter Whitmer farm is the location where Mormonism was organized. The mormon.org site describes the location as follows:\n\n...on 6 April 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formally organized with six members. \n\nMembers of the Whitmer family did much to further the budding Church. They took in the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. and his wife Emma for a period of time and allowed Joseph and Oliver Cowdery to work on the translation of the Book of Mormon in their home. Joseph also received revelations comprising 20 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants, and some of the first priesthood ordinances were performed in or near this home. A nightshirt hangs in a room of a replica of the Peter Whitmer Sr. home. On April 6, 1830 Peter Smith and five others formally organized the restored Church of Jesus Christ here. The first and second general conferences of the Church were also held at the Whitmer home. The Mormon.org web site describes the site as follows:\n\nPeter Whitmer farm is the location where Mormonism was organized. The mormon.org site describes the location as follows:\n\n...on 6 April 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formally organized with six members. \n\nMembers of the Whitmer family did much to further the budding Church. They took in the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. and his wife Emma for a period of time and allowed Joseph and Oliver Cowdery to work on the translation of the Book of Mormon in their home. Joseph also received revelations comprising 20 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants, and some of the first priesthood ordinances were performed in or near this home. The room where the golden plates were translated by Joseph Smith in a replica of the Peter Whitmer Sr. home. On April 6, 1830 Peter Smith and five others formally organized the restored Church of Jesus Christ here. The first and second general conferences of the Church were also held at the Whitmer home. The Mormon.org web site describes the site as follows:\n\nPeter Whitmer farm is the location where Mormonism was organized. The mormon.org site describes the location as follows:\n\n...on 6 April 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formally organized with six members. \n\nMembers of the Whitmer family did much to further the budding Church. They took in the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. and his wife Emma for a period of time and allowed Joseph and Oliver Cowdery to work on the translation of the Book of Mormon in their home. Joseph also received revelations comprising 20 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants, and some of the first priesthood ordinances were performed in or near this home. Fayette Chapel at the Peter Whitmer farm in New York state. Exterior photo\n\nPeter Whitmer farm is the location where Mormonism was organized. The mormon.org site describes the location as follows:\n\n...on 6 April 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formally organized with six members. \n\nMembers of the Whitmer family did much to further the budding Church. They took in the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. and his wife Emma for a period of time and allowed Joseph and Oliver Cowdery to work on the translation of the Book of Mormon in their home. Joseph also received revelations comprising 20 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants, and some of the first priesthood ordinances were performed in or near this home. A statue of Jesus at the visitor center at Hill Cumorah . The Mormon web site describes Joseph Smith's encounter with Jesus as follows: \n\nDuring the 1820s, upstate New York experienced a period of religious revivals. Joseph Smith Jr., a 14-year-old boy, lived in Palmyra, where he attended the services of various religions. He searched the Bible to discover religious truth. While searching the New Testament, he read, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him" (James 1:5). Joseph was inspired to ask God the questions that had been troubling him. One morning in the spring of 1820, he went to the woods near his home, found a secluded place, and knelt down to pray. While praying, a miraculous event occurred, which Joseph later described: "I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me. . . . When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other-This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!" (Joseph Smith-History 1:16-17). These two personages, God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ, instructed Joseph not to join any of the churches then established, but instead to wait for further direction in the restoration of Christ's Church.\n\nJoseph was later entrusted with a sacred record written on golden plates. Through the power of God he translated the record, known as the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. He was also instrumental in organizing and restoring The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which he became the first prophet and president. A replica of the golden plates given to Joseph Smith Jr.on display at the Hill Cumorah visitor center in Palmyra New York.\n\nThe Mormon.org site describes the encounter as follows: \nIn September 1823, Joseph Smith was visited by a heavenly messenger named Moroni, in the same way that angels often appeared to Church leaders in the New Testament (see especially the book of Acts). He informed Joseph that God had a work for him to do. Moroni told Joseph that a record of the ancient inhabitants of the American continent was buried in a nearby hill and that the record contained the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. \nIn September 1827, Joseph received the record, which was written on thin plates of gold. We now know it was not uncommon for people from the era of ancient America to keep records on metal plates. Joseph translated the book into English by the inspiration of God. The book is called the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ It is named after Mormon, an ancient prophet who compiled the sacred record. The book verifies, as another testament of Christ, the reality and divinity of Jesus Christ. It is, then, a second witness that affirms the truth of the Bible. The Book of Mormon was published in 1830. Since that time it has blessed the lives of millions of people through its powerful message about Jesus Christ and His gospel. A replica of the golden plates given to Joseph Smith Jr.on display at the Hill Cumorah visitor center in Palmyra New York.\n\nThe Mormon.org site describes the encounter as follows: \nIn September 1823, Joseph Smith was visited by a heavenly messenger named Moroni, in the same way that angels often appeared to Church leaders in the New Testament (see especially the book of Acts). He informed Joseph that God had a work for him to do. Moroni told Joseph that a record of the ancient inhabitants of the American continent was buried in a nearby hill and that the record contained the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. \nIn September 1827, Joseph received the record, which was written on thin plates of gold. We now know it was not uncommon for people from the era of ancient America to keep records on metal plates. Joseph translated the book into English by the inspiration of God. The book is called the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ It is named after Mormon, an ancient prophet who compiled the sacred record. The book verifies, as another testament of Christ, the reality and divinity of Jesus Christ. It is, then, a second witness that affirms the truth of the Bible. The Book of Mormon was published in 1830. Since that time it has blessed the lives of millions of people through its powerful message about Jesus Christ and His gospel. The monument on Hill Cumorah was designed by Torlief S. Knaphus in 1935 and made from granite and cast bronze. It stands 39 feet tall and at the base a plaque reads"\n\nThis monument has been erected by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to commemorate the delivering of the ancient American record known as the "Book of Mormon" to the prophet Joseph Smith on September 22, 1827.\nThe figure on top of the shaft represents Moroni, the heavenly messenger who visited Josepg Smith. He is shown as though calling the inhabitants of earth to hear and to heed the gospel message and as holding in his left hand the plates from which the "Book of Mormon" was translated.\n\n\nThe west panel shows Moroni delivering the record to Joseph, the south panel depicts the angel of the Lord showing the record to three witnesses. The east panel depicts Joseph showing by permission, the record to eight other witnesses. The inscription on the northpanel is taken from the last section of the record called the "The Book of Moroni."\n\n\nThe shaft and the ornamentation thereon symbolize the administrative pattern of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which was organized by revelation April 6, 1830, in harmony with that of the original Christian chur The representation of lines of light flowing down the center symbolizes the president of the church. The pillars on each side, his two counselors. The design above the panel with twelve conventional lights represents the twelve apostles who are called to be special witnesses of Jesus Christ. A similar ornamentation on the corners symbolizes the the seven presidents of seventies who are special ambassadors to preach the gospel message. The ornamentation on the corners below the panels represents the presiding bishopric who officiate in temporal things.\n\nA monument to Moroni who in 421 A.D. buried a set of golden plates in Hill Cumorah. In 1827 Moroni returned to this hill as an angel and delivered the plates to J The monument on Hill Cumorah was designed by Torlief S. Knaphus in 1935 and made from granite and cast bronze. It stands 39 feet tall and at the base a plaque reads"\n\nThis monument has been erected by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to commemorate the delivering of the ancient American record known as the "Book of Mormon" to the prophet Joseph Smith on September 22, 1827.\nThe figure on top of the shaft represents Moroni, the heavenly messenger who visited Josepg Smith. He is shown as though calling the inhabitants of earth to hear and to heed the gospel message and as holding in his left hand the plates from which the "Book of Mormon" was translated.\n\n\nThe west panel shows Moroni delivering the record to Joseph, the south panel depicts the angel of the Lord showing the record to three witnesses. The east panel depicts Joseph showing by permission, the record to eight other witnesses. The inscription on the northpanel is taken from the last section of the record called the "The Book of Moroni."\n\n\nThe shaft and the ornamentation thereon symbolize the administrative pattern of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which was organized by revelation April 6, 1830, in harmony with that of the original Christian chur The representation of lines of light flowing down the center symbolizes the president of the church. The pillars on each side, his two counselors. The design above the panel with twelve conventional lights represents the twelve apostles who are called to be special witnesses of Jesus Christ. A similar ornamentation on the corners symbolizes the the seven presidents of seventies who are special ambassadors to preach the gospel message. The ornamentation on the corners below the panels represents the presiding bishopric who officiate in temporal things.\n\nA monument to Moroni who in 421 A.D. buried a set of golden plates in Hill Cumorah. In 1827 Moroni returned to this hill as an angel and delivered the plates to J The monument on Hill Cumorah was designed by Torlief S. Knaphus in 1935 and made from granite and cast bronze. It stands 39 feet tall and at the base a plaque reads"\n\nThis monument has been erected by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to commemorate the delivering of the ancient American record known as the "Book of Mormon" to the prophet Joseph Smith on September 22, 1827.\nThe figure on top of the shaft represents Moroni, the heavenly messenger who visited Josepg Smith. He is shown as though calling the inhabitants of earth to hear and to heed the gospel message and as holding in his left hand the plates from which the "Book of Mormon" was translated.\n\n\nThe west panel shows Moroni delivering the record to Joseph, the south panel depicts the angel of the Lord showing the record to three witnesses. The east panel depicts Joseph showing by permission, the record to eight other witnesses. The inscription on the northpanel is taken from the last section of the record called the "The Book of Moroni."\n\n\nThe shaft and the ornamentation thereon symbolize the administrative pattern of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which was organized by revelation April 6, 1830, in harmony with that of the original Christian chur The representation of lines of light flowing down the center symbolizes the president of the church. The pillars on each side, his two counselors. The design above the panel with twelve conventional lights represents the twelve apostles who are called to be special witnesses of Jesus Christ. A similar ornamentation on the corners symbolizes the the seven presidents of seventies who are special ambassadors to preach the gospel message. The ornamentation on the corners below the panels represents the presiding bishopric who officiate in temporal things.\n\nA monument to Moroni who in 421 A.D. buried a set of golden plates in Hill Cumorah. In 1827 Moroni returned to this hill as an angel and delivered the plates to J The monument on Hill Cumorah was designed by Torlief S. Knaphus in 1935 and made from granite and cast bronze. It stands 39 feet tall and at the base a plaque reads"\n\nThis monument has been erected by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to commemorate the delivering of the ancient American record known as the "Book of Mormon" to the prophet Joseph Smith on September 22, 1827.\nThe figure on top of the shaft represents Moroni, the heavenly messenger who visited Josepg Smith. He is shown as though calling the inhabitants of earth to hear and to heed the gospel message and as holding in his left hand the plates from which the "Book of Mormon" was translated.\n\n\nThe west panel shows Moroni delivering the record to Joseph, the south panel depicts the angel of the Lord showing the record to three witnesses. The east panel depicts Joseph showing by permission, the record to eight other witnesses. The inscription on the northpanel is taken from the last section of the record called the "The Book of Moroni."\n\n\nThe shaft and the ornamentation thereon symbolize the administrative pattern of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which was organized by revelation April 6, 1830, in harmony with that of the original Christian chur The representation of lines of light flowing down the center symbolizes the president of the church. The pillars on each side, his two counselors. The design above the panel with twelve conventional lights represents the twelve apostles who are called to be special witnesses of Jesus Christ. A similar ornamentation on the corners symbolizes the the seven presidents of seventies who are special ambassadors to preach the gospel message. The ornamentation on the corners below the panels represents the presiding bishopric who officiate in temporal things.\n\nA monument to Moroni who in 421 A.D. buried a set of golden plates in Hill Cumorah. In 1827 Moroni returned to this hill as an angel and delivered the plates to J Replica of the Joseph Smith log home in Palmyra New York Replica of the Joseph Smith log home in Palmyra New York Interior of original frame home of Joseph Smith in Palmyra New York. He was forced to hide the golden plates under the hearth and in the coopershop. Interior of original frame home of Joseph Smith in Palmyra New York. He was forced to hide the golden plates under the hearth and in the coopershop. Exterior of original frame home of Joseph Smith in Palmyra New York. He was forced to hide the golden plates under the hearth and in the coopershop. Exterior of original frame home of Joseph Smith in Palmyra New York. He was forced to hide the golden plates under the hearth and in the coopershop. The sacred grove at the Joseph Smith farm in New York state. The Mormon web site (mormon.org) describes the importance of the sacred grove as the place where Joseph Smith prayed and was given information that led to the formation of Mormonism.\n\n\nDuring the 1820s, upstate New York experienced a period of religious revivals. Joseph Smith Jr., a 14-year-old boy, lived in Palmyra, where he attended the services of various religions. He searched the Bible to discover religious truth. While searching the New Testament, he read, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him" (James 1:5). Joseph was inspired to ask God the questions that had been troubling him. One morning in the spring of 1820, he went to the woods near his home, found a secluded place, and knelt down to pray. While praying, a miraculous event occurred, which Joseph later described: "I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me. . . . When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other–This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!" (Joseph Smith–History 1:16-17). These two personages, God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ, instructed Joseph not to join any of the churches then established, but instead to wait for further direction in the restoration of Christ's Church.\n\nJoseph was later entrusted with a sacred record written on golden plates. Through the power of God he translated the record, known as the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. He was also instrumental in organizing and restoring The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which he became the first prophet and president. The sacred grove at the Joseph Smith farm in New York state. The Mormon web site (mormon.org) describes the importance of the sacred grove as the place where Joseph Smith prayed and was given information that led to the formation of Mormonism.\n\n\nDuring the 1820s, upstate New York experienced a period of religious revivals. Joseph Smith Jr., a 14-year-old boy, lived in Palmyra, where he attended the services of various religions. He searched the Bible to discover religious truth. While searching the New Testament, he read, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him" (James 1:5). Joseph was inspired to ask God the questions that had been troubling him. One morning in the spring of 1820, he went to the woods near his home, found a secluded place, and knelt down to pray. While praying, a miraculous event occurred, which Joseph later described: "I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me. . . . When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other–This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!" (Joseph Smith–History 1:16-17). These two personages, God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ, instructed Joseph not to join any of the churches then established, but instead to wait for further direction in the restoration of Christ's Church.\n\nJoseph was later entrusted with a sacred record written on golden plates. Through the power of God he translated the record, known as the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. He was also instrumental in organizing and restoring The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which he became the first prophet and president. Angel Moroni atop a shaft at the Mormon Palmyra Temple Cross worn by participant of World Youth day A Nun listening to Papal Welcoming Ceremony at World Youth Day in Toronto via a radio broadcast Blessing the Animals Service at Northminster United Church in Toronto In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Carved pumpkins outside homes. The custom in North America on Halloween is for children to go door to door in their neighborhoods to collect candy and other treats. Also known as trick or treating, the kids wear costumes and masks. Halloween is believed to come from the Catholic Church and the name Halloween comes from All Hallows Eve. All Hallows Day which falls on November 1 is a Catholic day in honor of saints. Carved pumpkins outside homes. The custom in North America on Halloween is for children to go door to door in their neighborhoods to collect candy and other treats. Also known as trick or treating, the kids wear costumes and masks. Halloween is believed to come from the Catholic Church and the name Halloween comes from All Hallows Eve. All Hallows Day which falls on November 1 is a Catholic day in honor of saints. Sunday services held in St Monica's Anglican Church in Toronto.\n\nThe priest is wearing poppy on her stole in honor of the upcoming Remembrance Day. Drinking from a chalice at Sunday Mass held in St Monica's Anglican Church in Toronto. A priest talks to families outside St Monica's Anglican Church in Toronto. The seniors group at Melrose Baptist Church assemble boxes of toys to be sent to children around the world for Christmas. The seniors group at Melrose Baptist Church assemble boxes of toys to be sent to children around the world for Christmas. Participants of World Youth Day attending Papal welcome in Toronto July 2002 Participants of World Youth Day attending Papal welcome in Toronto July 2002 Posing with a cut out of john paul II at Papal Welcoming Ceremony at World Youth Day in Toronto Worshippers at Faith Sanctuary Pentacostal Church Tent Revival Meeting in Toronto Worshippers at Faith Sanctuary Pentacostal Church Tent Revival Meeting in Toronto Monthly worship meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) at the Yonge St meeting house just north of Toronto. The Meeting House was built in 1810 and is the oldest meeting House in Canada. Monthly worship meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) at the Yonge St meeting house just north of Toronto. The Meeting House was built in 1810 and is the oldest meeting House in Canada. Monthly worship meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) at the Yonge St meeting house just north of Toronto. The Meeting House was built in 1810 and is the oldest meeting House in Canada. Monthly worship meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) at the Yonge St meeting house just north of Toronto. The Meeting House was built in 1810 and is the oldest meeting House in Canada. Monthly worship meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) at the Yonge St meeting house just north of Toronto. The Meeting House was built in 1810 and is the oldest meeting House in Canada. A Jesus doll at an Anglican church Confessional at St. Michael's Cathedral in Toronto Lighting candles at St. Michael's Cathedral in Toronto A man praying inside St. Michael's Cathedral in Toronto Celebrating Mass on Ash Wednesday at an Anglican church Exterior of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church in Toronto. The church is located downtown in a former synagogue. Interior of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church in Toronto. The church is located downtown in a former synagogue. Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church in Toronto. The church is located downtown in a former synagogue. A rally held at Queen's Park in Toronto to call on the Canadian government to help stop the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan. A rally held at Queen's Park in Toronto to call on the Canadian government to help stop the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan. A rally held at Queen's Park in Toronto to call on the Canadian government to help stop the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Services at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. Led by John and Carol Arnott, senior pastors. In 1994 the church became known as a place to see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and became known around the world as the Toronto Blessing. Seeing people break out with laughter, crying, barking and expressions of joy was common. The Toronto blessing has spread around the world and the church has grown in size and membership. Services at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. Led by John and Carol Arnott, senior pastors. In 1994 the church became known as a place to see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and became known around the world as the Toronto Blessing. Seeing people break out with laughter, crying, barking and expressions of joy was common. The Toronto blessing has spread around the world and the church has grown in size and membership. Services at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. Led by John and Carol Arnott, senior pastors. In 1994 the church became known as a place to see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and became known around the world as the Toronto Blessing. Seeing people break out with laughter, crying, barking and expressions of joy was common. The Toronto blessing has spread around the world and the church has grown in size and membership. Services at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. Led by John and Carol Arnott, senior pastors. In 1994 the church became known as a place to see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and became known around the world as the Toronto Blessing. Seeing people break out with laughter, crying, barking and expressions of joy was common. The Toronto blessing has spread around the world and the church has grown in size and membership. Services at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. Led by John and Carol Arnott, senior pastors. In 1994 the church became known as a place to see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and became known around the world as the Toronto Blessing. Seeing people break out with laughter, crying, barking and expressions of joy was common. The Toronto blessing has spread around the world and the church has grown in size and membership. Services at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. Led by John and Carol Arnott, senior pastors. In 1994 the church became known as a place to see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and became known around the world as the Toronto Blessing. Seeing people break out with laughter, crying, barking and expressions of joy was common. The Toronto blessing has spread around the world and the church has grown in size and membership. Services at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. Led by John and Carol Arnott, senior pastors. In 1994 the church became known as a place to see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and became known around the world as the Toronto Blessing. Seeing people break out with laughter, crying, barking and expressions of joy was common. The Toronto blessing has spread around the world and the church has grown in size and membership. Services at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. Led by John and Carol Arnott, senior pastors. In 1994 the church became known as a place to see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and became known around the world as the Toronto Blessing. Seeing people break out with laughter, crying, barking and expressions of joy was common. The Toronto blessing has spread around the world and the church has grown in size and membership. Services at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. Led by John and Carol Arnott, senior pastors. In 1994 the church became known as a place to see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and became known around the world as the Toronto Blessing. Seeing people break out with laughter, crying, barking and expressions of joy was common. The Toronto blessing has spread around the world and the church has grown in size and membership. Services at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. Led by John and Carol Arnott, senior pastors. In 1994 the church became known as a place to see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and became known around the world as the Toronto Blessing. Seeing people break out with laughter, crying, barking and expressions of joy was common. The Toronto blessing has spread around the world and the church has grown in size and membership. A Gideon's Bible sits beside a bed in a motel Communion wafer in palms of hands. Holy Communion with wine and communion wafers. Prayer rally to protest proposed same-sex marriage legislation in Canada. Parliament will consider legislation to allow gay and lesbian same sex marriages. Prayers were said across Canada outside the offices of members of parliament. Prayer rally to protest proposed same-sex marriage legislation in Canada. Parliament will consider legislation to allow gay and lesbian same sex marriages. Prayers were said across Canada outside the offices of members of parliament. Prayer rally to protest proposed same-sex marriage legislation in Canada. Parliament will consider legislation to allow gay and lesbian same sex marriages. Prayers were said across Canada outside the offices of members of parliament. Timket [Epifanie] from the Orthodox Christians in Eritrea is the most important religious festival in Eritrea and Ethiopia. Portrait of Maria and Jesus. Eastern Procession in the Umbrian village of Camara. Jesus leaves one of the churches and Maria another church. When they meet people applaud and Jesus and Maria continue the procession together. St.John Procession on June 24 in Portugal's most pious city, Braga. Two boys preparing for the procession. Sofia: Orhtodox church Bellapaix: Crusader abbey. Afendrika: Ruines of 12th. century church, part of old city belonging to the kingdom of Orania posessed by the Venetian king Pygmalion. Dipkarpaz: Papas Zacharias Georghu, leader of the small Orthodox Greek community. barsana: traditional bukovina wooden church with highest wooden tower in europe. 16thj. century church with decorations and painings on outside. Worms. Corpus Christi decoration in front of a church. full gospel church in seoul, south korea. huge modern church with several choirs pereforming it is the fastes growing religion in the world. Dutch Wolfendahl church (17th.century)memorizing the Dutch colononialists church of our saviour of chora a very important byzantine monument with fresco's and mosaiques dating from the 13th. century. the church was built by maria ducaenae, mother in law of emperor alexius. ceiling with biblical illustrations service inside roman catholic church in buon ma thuot, vitnamese highlands interior of and service in roman catholic cathedral in ho chi minh city. Hospice of Melk, old monasterie and recuperation place for pilgrims (crusaders). Umbert Eco's book: 'The name of the rose' begins in the famous library of this 'stift'. Clonmacnois: historic monastery at the river Shannon. Found in 545, Ireland's most significant monastery, burial place of many Irish king's (last one-Rory O'Conmor- in 1198). Plundered by the English in 1552. Important centre of knowledge and arts.Extensive complex with eight churches,two roundtowers and two hundred graves. christian pilgrims carrying a big cross on the via dolorosa, following the 'route' walked by jesus from the house of pontius pilatus to golgotha. Asmara. Main street with Roman catholic Cathedral. Eritrea is about 50% Christian (mainly Orthodox) and 50% Muslim. Roman Catholic Procession in Antigua, Guatemala. women carry stretchers with statues of maria. men carry stretchers with statues of jesus. others are dressed up like roman soldiers. Graves of Arthur and Guinevere.Glastonbury, England's Jerusalem. Ynis Witrin, the Glassy isle. The oldest Christian church, the holiest place in England, famous sanctuary, place of magic and legend. Centre of Avalon, burial place of King Arthur and Guinevere. Ruines of the Abbey where St.Patrick was Abbot and died at the age of 111. His remains attract many Irish. The landscape around Glastonbury contains many sacred features. aya sophia, famous byzantine church that became a mosque/museum. aya sophia was founded by constantine the great in 326 Baptist Church in Salvador de Bahjia. Sale of religious books and CD's at the entrance. Brazil: Wedding ceremony in Presbyterian Church in Salvador de Bahia. France-Bretagne: Famous place of pilgrimage St.Anne d'Auray. After a revelation a simple farmer discovered in 1625 an old statue of Maria on his acre. A church was build that was replaced by a basilique in the 19th. century. The bible on some steps. Easter celebrations in Jerusalem, Israel. The interior of the Ecce Homo Church, Jerusalem, Israel. Wooden cross on palm leaves, Palm Sunday Jerusalem, Israel Bethlehem, PA - Pope John Paul II gives a blessing to Palestinian Chairman, Yasser Arafat after conducting holy mass in Bethlehem this morning. Jerusalem, Israel - Pope John Paul II bows his head in prayer at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site in Jerusalem, before he placed a prayer in the Wall. The Pope ask for forgiveness for Christians who have caused the Jews to suffer during history. Bethlehem, Israel - Pope John Paul II waves to the crowd of more than ten thousand who came and waited for several hours to celebrate Holy Mass in Bethlehem's Manjor Square. It was the first pilgramage to the Holy Land for the Pope. Bethlehem, Israel - A Franciscan Priest prays in The Grotto of the Church of the Nativity at the spot believed to be where Jesus was born. Many pilgrims are coming to the holy land to partake in the festivities of the final Christmas of the millenium. More than 50,000 people are expected to celebrate in Bethlehems Manger Square. A Franciscan Priest walks along The Sea of Galilee this morning where more than 6000 pilgrims camped out last night in a make-shift tent city at Dugit Beach in order to be at Pope John Paul's holy mass. More than 100,000 people are expected to be in attendance. -Dugit Beach, Israel Greek Orthodox Priests carry crosses as they lead thousands of pilgrims marching through the Old City of Jerusalem today, retracing the footsteps of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in celebration of Orthodox Good Friday. -Jerusalem, Israel Moscow, Russia - Some of the impressive architecture which brings fame to St. Basil's church in Moscow's Red Square. Moscow, Russia - Some of the impressive architecture which brings fame to St. Basil's church in Moscow's Red Square. Moscow, Russia - Some of the impressive architecture which brings fame to St. Basil's church in Moscow's Red Square. jerusalems old and new city as seen through the window in the church of dominus flevit on the mount of olives The Second Coming“For as lightning that comes from the east and is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.”Model release is on file.“At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.” (Mark 24:27:30-31)This was the first electronic image that I created for the “Reflections of Christ” portfolio. I wanted the sky to look as if it was ripping apart with fire and explosives. Seven Portraits of ChristThere are seven portraits in this image. I have chosen the number seven, as it is God’s perfect and complete number. The primary image is the crucifixition of Christ; by dying he opens the gateway to heaven. His arms blend into the clouds opening the way to God. The snake that is wrapped around Christ and the cross represents Satan and sin. Christ bore the sins of the world for once and for all. At the cross, Christ has overcome sin, death, and Satan. The second image of Christ (bottom right) is where Mary is holding the dead king in her arms. His limp body is lying in her arms, as tears fall from her eyes. To the left of this image you can find a faint image of Christ in prayer to the father. The forth portrait can be found in the bottom left where again he is lying in Mary’s arms. To the right of this image there is a faint image of Christ’s face leaving his body to signify that His spirit lives on, and death has no hold on him. Finally, the seventh image is Christ in the clouds located at the head of the cross. His hands are outstretched welcoming all to come and receive his gift of grace offered through the cross. “Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:1 NIV)“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God. As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.” (2Corinthians 5:21-6:1 NIV)Model Release on file for all models Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. And having said this, he breathes his last words. At that moment, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, His sacrifice is over and Jesus is reunited with the Father.” (Luke 24:46 NIV)I wanted to create an image that would illustrate the moment that Christ returned home. Here the cross is represented by pure white light that engulfs his body, ends his pain, and brings him into heavenly peace. There are again seven images of Christ in this photograph with the last image being a white dove that represents the Holy Spirit.Model release on file Mother Mary“The Angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.’” (Luke 1:30 NIV)In this image I wanted to show the birth of the baby Christ. If you look to the left and right of Mary and the baby, you will see Christ praying to the Father made up by clouds. To the left of the baby, Jesus reaches out his hand to help the leper. Below the baby is a portrait of Jesus’ face. To the left of the portrait is Mary holding Christ after he is taken down from the cross. To the right is Jesus on the cross with two men praying at his feet. I showed Christ on the cross without blood or pain, because this image is to show the glory of Jesus’ life, not his pain. Above and to the right of the crucifix, Jesus again reaches for a desperate man. This signifies that Jesus is the savior of Mankind. To the right are the three kings looking at the baby Jesus. This illustrates that even the most high are to surrender to the King of Kings. Next is where Jesus stumbles while carrying the cross, and a man helps him to lift the cross again. This represents that each of us must accept the Lord and become a part of him. There are over one hundred different cloud images that make up the background. Some were taken in Florida, Iowa, Colorado, California, Kentucky, and Michigan. I guess the clouds alone prove that God is everywhere.Model Release on file On Trial“’What shall I do than with Jesus who is called the Christ?’ Pilate asked?They answered, ‘Crucify him!’‘Why, what crime has he committed?’But they shouted louder, ‘Crucify him!’”In this image Christ is on trial before the people. I made Christ much larger than life to illustrate that he was the Son of Man. The pillars extend up to the heavens, while a small chain surrounds Christ that could not hold him there. This shows his willingness to go to the cross.Model Release on file Sacrificial Lamb“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” (Revelations 5:12 NIV)This image has over four hundred photographs of white doves alone. The doves represent the perfect and complete presence of the Holy Spirit. Christ’s crucified hands are the focal point while holding the Lamb of God. The four horses in the corners of the image depict the four winds, north, south, east, and west that cover the earth. Several additional portraits of Jesus can be found displaying his atonement.Model Release on file "He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water." Isaih 49:10 NIV The first image created in the Reflections of Christ portfolio.Model release on file It’s Your Move“But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether it is the gods your forefathers served beyond the river, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for my household, and me, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15 NIV)I have always favored the game of chess. It represents a battle between two forces. Here, the game represents the reality of life or death. We all choose our destiny…therefore…it’s your move. This chess game theme is played out again in the “Fallen Angel” image, which represents the souls that have chosen not to live with Christ.Model release on file Offerings left on an altar inside a chapel. Hand holding a cross. Inside a roadside chapel in Sonora, Mexico. Cross on top of an adobe chapel. Inside the mission San Xavier del Bac. Legs of Jesus on cross inside the mission San Xavier del Bac. Telephone poles along the highway in northern New Mexico. Roadside shrine for girl. Outside Prescott, Arizona. Foot Prints In The Sand Detail of cross on 11th century brass door at entrance to Amalfi Cathedral, Amalfi, Italy. Cloisters of Paradise, St Andrews Cathedral, Amalfi, Italy Image of Christ, Cloisters of Paradise. St Andrews Cathedral, Amalfi, Italy Vestibule of San Gregorio Armeno Monastery, Naples, Italy Roof of San Gennaro Church, Cathedral, Naples, Italy Lutheran Cathedral, Senate Square, Helsinki, Finland is also called St Nicholas's church. Woman praying at Knock Pilgrimage site, Co. Mayo, Ireland Image of Mary and Jesus Christ in Orthodox Church of St George, Maddaba, Jordan Detail of baptismal font where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist in the RiverJordan Baptismal font at the site where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist in the River Jordan Mosaic depicting Lot's Cave that is mentioned in the Bible, Jordan Moasic of the Lake of Gallilee in the Holy Land. Stone sculpture of Moses on top of Mount Nebo, Jordan Memorial sculpture for the visit of Pope John Paul II to Jordan, Mount Nebo, Jordan Detail of mosaic on the floor of Moses Memorial Church on Mount Nebo, Jordan Holy Water from the River Jordan for sale in local market, Jordan Temple columns of Roman ruins at Jerash in Jordan Man dressed up as St Patrick in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland Statue of Saint Patrick at Tara, which was the most important place in pre-Christian pagan Ireland and the seat of the High Kings Easter Week procession in Seville, Spain Celtic crosses. Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland Religious statues in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland Statue of the Virgin Mary on a gravestone, Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland Israel, Jerusalem, priest lights candles at the Tomb of Christ Coptic in the Church of Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem Old City. (Isreal, Holy Land) Every year during the week before Easter, thousands of pilgrims take part in a reenactment of the last hours of Christ every year in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Every year during the week before Easter, thousands of pilgrims take part in a reenactment of the last hours of Christ every year in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Every year during the week before Easter, thousands of pilgrims take part in a reenactment of the last hours of Christ every year in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Every year during the week before Easter, thousands of pilgrims take part in a reenactment of the last hours of Christ every year in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Every year during the week before Easter, thousands of pilgrims take part in a reenactment of the last hours of Christ every year in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Every year during the week before Easter, thousands of pilgrims take part in a reenactment of the last hours of Christ every year in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Every year during the week before Easter, thousands of pilgrims take part in a reenactment of the last hours of Christ every year in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Roman soldiers, leading Christ, rest and smoke between stations. Preparing to take part in the reenactment. Every year during the week before Easter, thousands of pilgrims take part in a reenactment of the last hours of Christ every year in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Every year during the week before Easter, thousands of pilgrims take part in a reenactment of the last hours of Christ every year in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Kazimierz Dolny - Church roof seen from Three Crosses Mountain. Kazimierz Dolny Monastery of Reformed Francisco Monks Kazimierz Dolny - Nuns go to Morning Mass at the Monastery of Reformed Francisco Monks St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Krakow's Old Town Cathedral on Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland Romanian Highlander holding a candle at his brother's funeral, Budesti Village, Romania A woman sweeps around her relative's coffin, Budesti Village Romania Women wearing traditional clothes praying in a a church in Budesti Village, Romania. Old Russian Orthodox church in Red Square, Moscow, Russia People watch Christ on a donkey inside a church following a procession on Palm Sunday in the village of Tokarnia, Poland Praying in a church before a procession with Christ on a donkey on Palm Sunday in the village of Tokarnia, Poland Procession leaving a church on Palm Sunday (last Sunday before Easter) in the village of Lyse in the Kurpie Region of Poland. People usually make palms for the procession. Procession on Palm Sunday (last Sunday before Easter) in the village of Lyse in the Kurpie Region of Poland. People usually make palms for the procession. Wooden sculpture of Christ hangs on a wall of a traditional wooden house in Kroscienko, Poland.REDYK - Every Autumn, after the grazing season, Highlanders bring their sheep from the mountains. Redyk may last up to two weeks, depending on the distance. A holy mass in the rain before the departure of the rafts. There is a traditional wood floating on Wisla River from Ulanow to Gdansk Pipe organ and painted church ceiling in Szczyrzyc, Poland. Saint Ann Church in Warsaw's Old Town as seen from Mariensztat Street. Last way of the cross on Good Friday in a Catholic church in Poland. Grave guards in a Catholic church in Poland the week before Easter. A man sits in church during services the last week before Easter in a Catholic Church, Thursday, fire consecration Fire consecration in a Catholic church in Poland before Easter. Men sitting in a balcony in an old Catholic church in Poland the last week before Easter. The Thursday fire consecration in a Catholic church in Poland, the week before Easter. The Thursday fire consecration in a Catholic church in Poland, the week before Easter. Every Easter Monday in the village of Pietrowice Wielkie, Poland a horse procession is held followed by a horse race. Every Easter Monday in the village of Pietrowice Wielkie, Poland a horse procession is held followed by a horse race. Every Easter Monday in the village of Pietrowice Wielkie, Poland a horse procession is held followed by a horse race. Every Easter Monday in the village of Pietrowice Wielkie, Poland a horse procession is held followed by a horse race. 17th. century altar in monastery in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Catholic cathedral at the Wawel royal castle in Krakow, Poland. YOUNG VOLUNTEER FROM POLAND CLEAN JESUS SCULPTURE FOR NEW ALTAR IN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA, AUGUST 1999.Young volunteer from Poland clean Jesus sculpturfor new altar in catholic church in Yekaterinburg, Russia, August 1999. Gate from old market to catholic church in Kazimierz Dolny, Poland. Young volunteers from Poland hang new altar in catholic church in Ekaterinburg in Russia. July 1999. Young volunteers from Poland hang new altar in catholic church in Ekaterinburg in Russia. July 1999. Young volunteers from Poland hang new altar in catholic church in Ekaterinburg in Russia. July 1999. Young artist from Petersburg paint new altar in catholic church in Ekaterinburg in Russia. July 1999. Young artist volunteers from Poland paint new altar in catholic church in Ekaterinburg in Russia. July 1999. Place where Tsar family was killed during Bolshevik revolution. Ekaterinburg, Russia, summer 1999. Place where Tsar family was killed during Bolshevik revolution. Ekaterinburg, Russia, summer 1999. Russian family on Red Square in Moscow, Russia. July 1999. Mummy of Polish noble man from 16th century in Monastery on Swiety Krzyz in Swietokrzyskie Moutains in Poland. Pallotine nun from Poland prepares flowers in dining room in catholic church in Ekaterinburg in Russia. July 1999. Good Friday in catholic church in Lewiczyn, Poland april 2004. Good Friday in catholic church in Lewiczyn, Poland april 2004. Good Friday in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Good Friday in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Good Friday in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Good Friday in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Good Friday in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Good Friday in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Good Friday in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Good Saturday in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Good Saturday in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Good Saturday in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Good Saturday to Good Sunday night in larch wooden catholic church in Wola Chynowska, Poland april 2004. Catholic church tower during sunset in Jazgarzew village, Poland, 2004-04-13. East Glenville Community Church near Schenectady, New York on a snowy evening with steep lights on. St. Elizbeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, Ontario, Canada. Summer, 1986. Crucifix. Lightning over church (East Glenville Community Church, Schenecty area, New York) steeple. Taken on a Sunday night. A side door into the Old Dutch Church in the Stockade district of Schenectady, New York in the mid-1980s. The inscription over the door reads; "His banner over me was love."\ncopyright Daniel Wray Old Dutch Church in the Stockade district of Schenectady, New York in the mid-1980s. Autumn. St. Elizbeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, Ontario, Canada. Summer, 1986. Container for Holy Water. St. Elizbeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, Ontario, Canada. Summer, 1986. Stained glass windows. Ukranian Catholic Church, Ontario, Canada.\nsummer, 1986. Ukranian Catholic Church, Ontario, Canada.\nsummer, 1986. Interior ceiling. White Church Steeple, Autumn, Southern Vermont.