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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 13, 1964 reads, "Candidates for the Roman Catholic priesthood prostrate themselves before the altar of Blessed Sacrament Church in ordination ceremonies Wednesday. The act of prostration symbolizes their unworthiness for the office and their need for divine guidance."; See images #00117948 through #00117949 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
McIntyre, J. Francis A.--(James Francis Aloysius),--1886-1979 Catholic--Rites and ceremonies Blessed Sacrament Church (Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Blessed Sacrament Church (Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.)--Clergy Catholic Church--Clergy Priesthood Posture in worship--California--Los Angeles Cardinals--California--Los Angeles Priests--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Altars--California--Los Angeles Church decoration and ornament--California--Los Angeles Flower arrangements Interiors--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Catholic churches--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Church buildings--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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