Catechist praying before a shrine, Kikombo, Congo, ca. 1920-1940

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Title: Catechist praying before a shrine, Kikombo, Congo, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created: 1920-1940
Publication Place: Kikombo, Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Several catechists are outside praying before a shrine to the Virgin Mary.The shrine is made of rocks with a statue of the Virgin Mary set into it. One person is standing, holding a basket on his head.
The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French. There is also information about the Catholic mission agency: "Mission des Religieuses Annonciades d'Heverle a Kikombo Ste Theres Kwango (Congo Belge)- Missie der Zusters Annonciaten van Heverlee te Kikombo H. Theresia Kwango (Belgisch Congo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "Grotte de Notre-Dame de Lourdes. Grot van O.L. Vrouw van Lourdes."
Extent: 13.5 x 8.5 cm.

Repository: Yale Divinity Library
Collection Title: Missionary Postcard Collection
Collection / Other Creator: Yale Divinity Library Special Collections. Divinity School. Day Missions Library
Collection Date: 1880-1950
Container / Volume: Box 20

Access: Public
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