The blessing of cars, City of London, c1930. Artist: Unknown

The blessing of cars, City of London, c1930. Artist: Unknown

1-193-243 - National Motor Museum/Heritage Images

The blessing of cars, City of London, c1930. A priest conducts a blessing in front of a car. The ceremony takes place on July 20th, the feast of St Elias, who is patron saint of cars and other vehicles according to the Byzantine Catholic Church.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. St Elias: : Saint, patron saint of cars and other vehicles

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 35 W

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Religion & Belief Christianity

Locations & Buildings Other

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4950x3811
File Size : 55,267kb


Aliases

  1. BRU514
  1. 0340000381
  1. 1-193-243
  1. 1193243
  1. 381
  1. BRU514

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