Priests carrying large umbrella and cross through rock churches, Lalibela, Ethiopia

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art. Visual details below describe the original material.

Priests carrying large umbrella and cross through rock churches. The umbrella signifies the presence of the Holy Spirit, traditionally opened during the liturgy and held by the deacon over the head of the priest reading the Gospel. Original Carousel 20, slide 128.

Collection

Michael and Linda Doochin Collection

Archival grouping

Michael and Linda Doochin Collection / Ethiopia / Lalibela / Meskel Festival

Catalog date

2010-09-27

Recorded places

Lalibela (Ethiopia)

Cataloged creator or photographer

Doochin, Michael D.; Kartoz-Doochin, Linda

Format and extent

1 Slides (photographs) (Color, 35 mm)

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