Religious News Service Photographs

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Conceived by journalist Louis Minsky (1909-1957), Religious News Service (RNS) was established in 1934 as an affiliated but independently managed agency of the National Conference of Jews and Christians (later the National Conference of Christians and Jews), and was dedicated to providing authoritative and bias-free news about religion and ethics to both the secular and religious press. This collection contains photographs documenting Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish groups. Coverage of Protestants (especially mainline Protestants) and Catholics constitutes the bulk of the images. View the collection guide to learn more. Digitization of some of the images in this collection made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Featured image: Father James Groppi, the civil rights activist priest from Milwaukee, and militant leader Rennie Davis are taken into custody during an anti war demonstration a block from the White House.

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Title:
Dancing in the streets.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: J-46131 DANCING IN THE STREETS MOSCOW -- Soviet Jews sing and dance outside Moscow's main synagogue as they celebrate the traditional festival of Simhat Torah. There was an unusual degree of gaiety and freedom from police harassment during the festival. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (A-MOS-10B-74-DS)
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Jews--Russia--Moscow., Simḥat Torah., Fasts and feasts--Judaism., Singing--Russia--Moscow., Dance--Russia--Moscow., Singing--Religious aspects--Judaism., Dance--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:361509
Title:
Wirephoto caption corrected.
Creator:
Associated Press. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Jews--Russia--Moscow., Simḥat Torah., Fasts and feasts--Judaism., Singing--Russia--Moscow., Dance--Russia--Moscow., Singing--Religious aspects--Judaism., Dance--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:361446
Title:
Dancing in the streets.
Creator:
Associated Press. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Jews--Russia--Moscow., Simḥat Torah., Fasts and feasts--Judaism., Singing--Russia--Moscow., Dance--Russia--Moscow., Singing--Religious aspects--Judaism., Dance--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:361369
Title:
Panovs obtain visas.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PCJ-45680 PANOVS OBTAIN VISAS MOSCOW -- Ballet dancer Valery Panov beams as he displays the exit visas issued in Moscow for him and his wife, dancer Galina Ragozina Panov. Mr. Panov, who is a Jew, and his wife had been trying for more than two years to leave the Soviet Union for Israel. The former star of the Kirov Ballet said he obtained visas to transit through Austria and enter Israel in only ten minutes but that the Soviet clearance procedures were more complex. Mr. Panov plans to become an Israeli citizen and wants to work to help build up ballet in Israel. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (A-MOS-6B-74-DS)
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Panov, Valery, 1938-
Topics:
Visas--Soviet Union., Emigration and immigration., Dancers--Russia--Moscow., Dancers--Soviet Union.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia), Soviet Union., Soviet Union--Emigration and immigration.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360928
Title:
He's got his walking papers.
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Panov, Valery, 1938-
Topics:
Visas--Soviet Union., Emigration and immigration., Dancers--Russia--Moscow., Dancers--Soviet Union.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia), Soviet Union., Soviet Union--Emigration and immigration.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360825
Title:
Moscow patriarch casts his vote.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: MOSCOW PATRIARCH CASTS HIS VOTE #s-3211 MOSCOW -- Patriarch Alexei, supreme head of the Russian Orthodox Church, receives his voting ticket from an official during the recent elections of members to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RAD-MOS-MES-4B-6-W-A-E)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Russkai︠a︡ pravoslavnai︠a︡ t︠s︡erkovʹ--Bishops., Aleksiĭ, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, 1877-1970.
Topics:
Bishops--Russia--Moscow., Elections--Russia--Moscow., Voting--Russia--Moscow.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia), Soviet Union.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359121
Title:
Headquarters of Moscow Patriarchate.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #864 HEADQUARTERS OF MOSCOW PATRIARCHATE Photo shows headquarters of the Moscow Patriarchate, which governs the affairs of the Russian Orthodox Church. This is an exclusive RNS photo. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RAD-MO-LM-10245)
Creator:
Davies. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Wenceslas, Duke of Bohemia, approximately 907-929., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Patriarchs and patriarchate (Catholic Oriental)--Russia--Moscow., Buildings--Russia--Moscow.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia), Moscow (Russia)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358880
Title:
Patriarch Alexei of Moscow.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #863 PATRIARCH ALEXEI OF MOSCOW Patriarch Alexei of the Russian Orthodox Church stands outside his official residence in Moscow. This is an exclusive RNS photo. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RAD-MO-LM-10245)
Creator:
Davies. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Aleksiĭ, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, 1877-1970., Russkai︠a︡ pravoslavnai︠a︡ t︠s︡erkovʹ--Bishops.
Topics:
Patriarchs and patriarchate (Catholic Oriental)--Russia--Moscow., Official residences--Russia--Moscow.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358879
Title:
Soviet Council on Church Affairs in session.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #862 SOVIET COUNCIL ON CHURCH AFFAIRS IN SESSION This exclusive RNS photo shows the Soviet Government Council on Russian Orthodox Church Affairs meeting at its headquarters in Moscow. Seated at the desk is George G. Karpov, chairman of the Council. On his left are: S. Belyshev, assistant chairman and G. Utkin, member of the Council. On his right is I. Ivanov, member of the Council. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RAD-MO-LM-10245)
Creator:
Davies. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Sovet po delam religii (Soviet Union)--Congresses., Karpov, George G., Belyshev, S., Utkin, G., Ivanov, I.
Topics:
Church and state--Russia--Moscow., Meetings--Russia--Moscow.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358878
Title:
Russian Patriarch in office.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #861 RUSSIAN PATRIARCH IN OFFICE Patriarch Alexei of the Russian Orthodox Church is shown here in his office in Moscow. This is an exclusive RNS photo. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RAD-MO-LM-10245)
Creator:
Davies. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Aleksiĭ, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, 1877-1970., Russkai︠a︡ pravoslavnai︠a︡ t︠s︡erkovʹ--Bishops.
Topics:
Patriarchs and patriarchate (Catholic Oriental)--Russia--Moscow., Offices--Russia--Moscow.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358877
Title:
Moscow Patriarch in his garden.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #860 MOSCOW PATRIARCH IN HIS GARDEN Patriarch Alexei of the Russian Orthodox Church relaxes in his garden connected with the official patriarchal residence, shown in background. This is an exclusive RNS photo. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RAD-MO-LM-10245)
Creator:
Davies. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Aleksiĭ, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, 1877-1970., Russkai︠a︡ pravoslavnai︠a︡ t︠s︡erkovʹ--Bishops.
Topics:
Patriarchs and patriarchate (Catholic Oriental)--Russia--Moscow., Gardens--Russia--Moscow., Leisure--Russia--Moscow., Official residences--Russia--Moscow.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358876
Title:
Patriarch Alexei at service at the Yelokhovo Cathedral, Moscow.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #621 PATRIARCH ALEXEI AT SERVICE AT THE YELOKHOVO CATHEDRAL, MOSCOW Patriarch Alexei of the Russian Orthodox Church at service in the Yelokhovo Cathedral in Moscow. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (rad-mos-g-9255)
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Aleksiĭ, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, 1877-1970., Russkai︠a︡ pravoslavnai︠a︡ t︠s︡erkovʹ--Bishops., Bogoi︠a︡vlenskiĭ kafedralʹnyĭ sobor (Moscow, Russia)
Topics:
Orthodox Eastern Church--Liturgy.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357625
Title:
Choral Synagogue.
Description:
Text transcribed from annotations: #584 CHORAL SYNAGOGUE. Choral Jewish Synagogue in Moscow [Moscow Choral Synagogue]
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Moskovskai︠a︡ khoralʹnai︠a︡ sinagoga (Moscow, Russia)
Topics:
Judaism--Liturgy., Rabbis--Russia--Moscow., Synagogues--Russia--Moscow.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357619
Title:
Collection for orphans and other purposes.
Description:
Text transcribed from annotations: #583 COLLECTION FOR ORPHANS AND OTHER PURPOSES. Choral Jewish Synagogue in Moscow [Moscow Choral Synagogue]
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Moskovskai︠a︡ khoralʹnai︠a︡ sinagoga (Moscow, Russia)
Topics:
Judaism--Liturgy., Synagogue fund raising--Russia--Moscow., Jewish orphans--Russia--Moscow., Rabbis--Russia--Moscow., Synagogues--Russia--Moscow., Charity--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357618
Title:
Evening prayer.
Description:
Text transcribed from annotations: #582 EVENING PRAYER. Choral Jewish Synagogue in Moscow [Moscow Choral Synagogue]
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Moskovskai︠a︡ khoralʹnai︠a︡ sinagoga (Moscow, Russia)
Topics:
Judaism--Liturgy., Prayer--Judaism., Evening worship services--Judaism., Rabbis--Russia--Moscow., Synagogues--Russia--Moscow.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357617
Title:
Torah is brought out.
Description:
Text transcribed from annotations: #581 TORAH IS BROUGHT OUT. Choral Jewish Synagogue in Moscow [Moscow Choral Synagogue]
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Moskovskai︠a︡ khoralʹnai︠a︡ sinagoga (Moscow, Russia)
Topics:
Judaism--Liturgy., Torah scrolls., Rabbis--Russia--Moscow., Synagogues--Russia--Moscow.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357616
Title:
Soviet Baptist leader honored.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-31995 SOVIET BAPTIST LEADER HONORED MOSCOW -- Co-workers of the Rev. A.V. Karev honored the general secretary of the All-Union Council of Evangelical Christians (Baptist) at services in the Moscow Baptist church as he reached his 70th birthday. The occasion also marked the 50th anniversary of his baptism and the approaching 50th anniversary in March of his service as a Baptist minister. The churchman is prominent in the Baptist World Alliance and ecumenical organizations. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GS-BN-1B-65-NBM)
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Karev, Aleksander Vasiliovich., Vsesoi︠u︡znyĭ sovet evangelʹskikh khristian-baptistov (Soviet Union), Vsesoi︠u︡znyĭ sovet evangelʹskikh khristian-baptistov (Soviet Union)--Clergy.
Topics:
Clergy--Russia--Moscow., Baptists--Soviet Union.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355894
Title:
Russian Baptist leader dies.
Creator:
Religious News Service. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Karev, Aleksander Vasiliovich--Death and burial., Vsesoi︠u︡znyĭ sovet evangelʹskikh khristian-baptistov (Soviet Union), Vsesoi︠u︡znyĭ sovet evangelʹskikh khristian-baptistov (Soviet Union)--Clergy.
Topics:
Clergy--Russia--Moscow., Baptists--Soviet Union.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355820
Title:
Russian Baptist leader dies.
Creator:
Religious News Service. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Karev, Aleksander Vasiliovich--Death and burial., Vsesoi︠u︡znyĭ sovet evangelʹskikh khristian-baptistov (Soviet Union), Vsesoi︠u︡znyĭ sovet evangelʹskikh khristian-baptistov (Soviet Union)--Clergy.
Topics:
Clergy--Russia--Moscow., Baptists--Soviet Union.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355790
Title:
USSR Baptist Union secretary honored.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Karev, Aleksander Vasiliovich., Vsesoi︠u︡znyĭ sovet evangelʹskikh khristian-baptistov (Soviet Union), Vsesoi︠u︡znyĭ sovet evangelʹskikh khristian-baptistov (Soviet Union)--Clergy.
Topics:
Clergy--Russia--Moscow., Baptists--Soviet Union.
Geographic subjects:
Moscow (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355656

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