Patriarch Athenagoras Enthroned As Head Of Greek Orthodox Church (1949)

Unissued / unused material. Patriarch Athenagoras enthroned as head of the Greek Orthodox church. Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey. M/S Patriarch (chief priest) crossing himself before kissing object on white-clothed candle-bedecked table. He then sits down at table with others. C/U Patriarch. M/S Patriarch and others seated round table. M/S Patriarch seated at table crossing himself. Various shots Patriarch standing and praying. Candle bearers stand in front of him. M/S the congregation, pan to the Patriarch kissing gold crucifix and blessing the congregation with it, he hands it back to bearer. M/S Patriarch standing with bowed head before the congregation. C/U Patriarch blessing an American airman and another man. General view of the congregation. Interior shot of church with proceedings in progress. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.