Praying Gallery

WW1 - Catholic Mass in the Trenches at Bienvillers-aux-Bois

WW1 - French troops partake in Catholic Mass in the Trenches at Bienvillers-aux-Bois - August 1915. It was estimated that over 20, 000 priests served in the French army in some capacity. Services were often carried out in the trenches, and the priest would wear his surplice over his uniform where possible. Date: 1915

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Girl saying Grace but pet dog unwilling

"Fold Your hands Bob!" A pretty young girl says Grace, but is slightly affronted that her pet dog Bob is unwilling to join in and fold his paws together respectfully.... Date: circa 1910

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

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Russian soldiers attending open air service, WW1

A church service in the snow behind the firing line in the foothills of the Carpathians. Priests accompanied the Russian army and held services for the men whenever possible. Here, the gun limber serves as an altar and the priest in his vestments kneels in the snow as he reads certain portions of the ritual. Date: 1916

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans