"devotional objects"

#13670695

6 May 2026

The ancient woollen habit traditionally attributed to St. Francis of Assisi is displayed in an illuminated conservation case at the Sanctuary of La Verna, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, on April 9, 2026. The coarse dark-brown tunic with a separate pointed hood shows extensive deterioration, tears, and a large fragmentary void at the chest, consistent with centuries of handling and veneration. A black-and-white chessboard marble floor is partially visible surrounding the case. Preserved as a first-class Franciscan relic, the garment is among the most significant devotional objects at La Verna, where Francis spent extended periods of solitary prayer between 1213 and his death in 1226, including the retreat during which he received the stigmata.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12290701

21 Apr 2025

Believers leave candles, rosaries, and holy cards outside the Cathedral, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 21, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12290702

21 Apr 2025

Believers leave candles, rosaries, and holy cards outside the Cathedral, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 21, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12290703

21 Apr 2025

Believers leave candles, rosaries, and holy cards outside the Cathedral, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 21, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11945523

14 Jan 2025

Statue of Saint Nicholas and sacred objects. The image highlights the architecture and historical significance of this religious site, a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists. In Bari, Italy, on January 8, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11813775

27 Nov 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Wooden icons displayed in a shop, showcasing handcrafted religious art and symbols, on November 26, 2024 in Krakow, Poland.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11813777

27 Nov 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Liturgical accessories displayed in a shop, offering religious items for church services, ceremonies, and sacred rituals, on November 26, 2024 in Krakow, Poland.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11813778

27 Nov 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - NOVEMBER 26: A poster reading in Krakow's Old Town, on November 26, 2024 in Krakow, Poland.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11813780

27 Nov 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Liturgical accessories displayed in a shop, offering religious items for church services, ceremonies, and sacred rituals, on November 26, 2024 in Krakow, Poland.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11017587

23 Feb 2024

MERIDA, MEXICO - DECEMBER 15, 2023: A shop with religious figures and memorabilia inside the Merida market, on December 15, 2023, in Merida, Yucatan State, Mexico.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11013048

21 Feb 2024

Buddhist monks are spinning the ''Mane'' prayer wheels around the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 21, 2024.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11013050

21 Feb 2024

Buddhist monks are spinning the ''Mane'' prayer wheels around the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 21, 2024.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11013053

21 Feb 2024

Buddhist monks are spinning the ''Mane'' prayer wheels around the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 21, 2024.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#1128259

25 Mar 2016

Devotional objects and souvenirs are pictured in a shop along the path of the traditional Via Crucis procession on Good Friday in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel on March 25, 2016.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#1118651

20 Mar 2016

Whorshipper kiss the Stone of Anointing and put devotional objects on it inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel on March 20, 2016.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13649162

1 May 2026

Devotees and officials carry the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, during the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The Vajradhatu Buddha sculpture, significant both archaeologically and religiously, was previously stolen and later found at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal approximately four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through efforts by the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue is now formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a step in the recovery of cultural heritage and reinforcing community-based conservation practices.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.