Catechist praying before a shrine, Kikombo, Congo, ca. 1920-19401920-1940Also 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."still image