Church destruction hi-res stock photography and images

Destruction of a Jesus painting by ISIS in the Syrian Orthodox Mart Shmony Church in Bashiqa, Northern Iraq, Kurdish Autonomous Region --- Zerstörungen eines Jesus-Gemäldes durch ISIS in der syrisch-orthodoxen Mart Shmony-Kirche in Bashiqa, Nord-Irak, kurdische Autonomieregion Stock Photo

RMMA88WW–Destruction of a Jesus painting by ISIS in the Syrian Orthodox Mart Shmony Church in Bashiqa, Northern Iraq, Kurdish Autonomous Region --- Zerstörungen eines Jesus-Gemäldes durch ISIS in der syrisch-orthodoxen Mart Shmony-Kirche in Bashiqa, Nord-Irak, kurdische Autonomieregion

Ruined church and graveyard, during World War I. Three soldiers are visible at the foot of the photograph, although they are dwarfed by the size of the now destroyed church. The crosses in the yard at the side of the church are, poignantly, still standing. Stock Photo

RM2J4W0EN–Ruined church and graveyard, during World War I. Three soldiers are visible at the foot of the photograph, although they are dwarfed by the size of the now destroyed church. The crosses in the yard at the side of the church are, poignantly, still standing.

Photo of a destroyed altar of the church of Niella in Huelva, west of Seville, Andalusia, Spain, 1936. Communists and other leftist supporters partially participated in church destruction and violent attacks on Catholic priests during the Spanish Civil War. Stock Photo

RMTA2B64–Photo of a destroyed altar of the church of Niella in Huelva, west of Seville, Andalusia, Spain, 1936. Communists and other leftist supporters partially participated in church destruction and violent attacks on Catholic priests during the Spanish Civil War.

a visitor is disheartened by the destruction of haiti's most beautiful church; port-au-prince, haiti Stock Photo

RMBYXTPN–a visitor is disheartened by the destruction of haiti's most beautiful church; port-au-prince, haiti

The Mar Behnam church in the predominantly Christian Karakosch not far from Mossul was devastated and set on fire by the IS, so that the church walls and ceilings are sooty. The bell tower was blown up. The Christian population was expelled by the IS, but returns to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are more and more repressed, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a further lif Stock Photo

RMRNEJJW–The Mar Behnam church in the predominantly Christian Karakosch not far from Mossul was devastated and set on fire by the IS, so that the church walls and ceilings are sooty. The bell tower was blown up. The Christian population was expelled by the IS, but returns to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are more and more repressed, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a further lif

“Destruction of the Church at Enniscorthy”. Illustration by George Cruikshank. An incident during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. From History of the Irish Rebellion in 1798; with Memoirs of the Union, and Emmett’s Insurrection in 1803 by W.H. Maxwell. Published in London 1854. Stock Photo

RMP56WFW–“Destruction of the Church at Enniscorthy”. Illustration by George Cruikshank. An incident during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. From History of the Irish Rebellion in 1798; with Memoirs of the Union, and Emmett’s Insurrection in 1803 by W.H. Maxwell. Published in London 1854.

Warsaw - The Destruction of Church of St Alexander Stock Photo

RMDRENNY–Warsaw - The Destruction of Church of St Alexander

2nd April 1993 During the Siege of Sarajevo: the view east along 'Sniper Alley' (Zmaja od Bosne) towards the city centre, from the front of the Assembly Building. In the centre is Saint Joseph’s Church (Roman Catholic); on the right, the burnt-out shell of the old tobacco factory. Behind the signpost on the left is the Dr Abdulah Nakas General Hospital, known locally as the 'City' or 'French' Hospital during the war. Stock Photo

RMW30BEE–2nd April 1993 During the Siege of Sarajevo: the view east along 'Sniper Alley' (Zmaja od Bosne) towards the city centre, from the front of the Assembly Building. In the centre is Saint Joseph’s Church (Roman Catholic); on the right, the burnt-out shell of the old tobacco factory. Behind the signpost on the left is the Dr Abdulah Nakas General Hospital, known locally as the 'City' or 'French' Hospital during the war.

religion, Christianity, allegory, destruction of the Catholic church in reference to the Book of Revelations, chapter 18, woodcut, by Matthias Gerung (1500 - 1570), from: Sebastian Meyer, 'In Apocalypsin Joannis Apostoli Commentarius', Zurich, 1530, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT1A3D7–religion, Christianity, allegory, destruction of the Catholic church in reference to the Book of Revelations, chapter 18, woodcut, by Matthias Gerung (1500 - 1570), from: Sebastian Meyer, 'In Apocalypsin Joannis Apostoli Commentarius', Zurich, 1530, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Ruins of a church in Andaman Nicobar Stock Photo

RMA50EYE–Ruins of a church in Andaman Nicobar

Neighborhood destroyed for new General Motors auto plant Stock Photo

RMAS91EB–Neighborhood destroyed for new General Motors auto plant

This engraving show the plundering and destruction of a church in Europe in 1579, at the time of the Reformation. Stock Photo

RF2WJG1WY–This engraving show the plundering and destruction of a church in Europe in 1579, at the time of the Reformation.

Lavafield of Saleaula MAUGA SAMOA Lava Field Savaii Western Samoa southsea south sea destryed church destruction power Stock Photo

RMAT3XHJ–Lavafield of Saleaula MAUGA SAMOA Lava Field Savaii Western Samoa southsea south sea destryed church destruction power

The destruction of the church at Enniscorthy, an alleged incident during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 Stock Photo

RM2EG9PAK–The destruction of the church at Enniscorthy, an alleged incident during the Irish Rebellion of 1798

UK, London, Docklands, Isle of Dogs, early 1974. View from Greenwich Pier across the River Thames. Cumberland Oil Mills, Luralda Wharf (Saunders Ness Rd). Christ Church behind. The firm was established in 1857 for the production of linseed oil and oil cake. Stock Photo

RM2DDHETG–UK, London, Docklands, Isle of Dogs, early 1974. View from Greenwich Pier across the River Thames. Cumberland Oil Mills, Luralda Wharf (Saunders Ness Rd). Christ Church behind. The firm was established in 1857 for the production of linseed oil and oil cake.

World War 1 - The Region of Picardie is mutilated as wild plants take over in a ruined village church at the front after the Battle of the Somme, 1916. Stock Photo

RMDYEH1K–World War 1 - The Region of Picardie is mutilated as wild plants take over in a ruined village church at the front after the Battle of the Somme, 1916.

Colorized photo of a woman and children standing near the ruins of a building destroyed during World War I, Rouen, France, 1919. (Photo by Burton Holmes) Stock Photo

RMCXC1D2–Colorized photo of a woman and children standing near the ruins of a building destroyed during World War I, Rouen, France, 1919. (Photo by Burton Holmes)

Damaged exterior of the Church of St Vaast, Armentières, France, World War I, c1914-c1918 Artist: Nightingale & Co Stock Photo

RMW7E65B–Damaged exterior of the Church of St Vaast, Armentières, France, World War I, c1914-c1918 Artist: Nightingale & Co

THE GREAT FIRE AT ABERDEEN, DESTRUCTION OF THE EAST CHURCH, OCTOBER 17, 1874 Stock Photo

RMD30N9G–THE GREAT FIRE AT ABERDEEN, DESTRUCTION OF THE EAST CHURCH, OCTOBER 17, 1874

RMMA88X8–Destruction of a Jesus painting by ISIS in the Syrian Orthodox Mart Shmony Church in Bashiqa, Northern Iraq, Kurdish Autonomous Region --- Zerstörungen eines Jesus-Gemäldes durch ISIS in der syrisch-orthodoxen Mart Shmony-Kirche in Bashiqa, Nord-Irak, kurdische Autonomieregion

Bucha Ukraine.. The town of Bucha in the Kyiv region which was recently liberated from the Russians Pic Shows the mass graves next to the church, destruction of Bucha, Mass graves Stock Photo

RM2JM8HF2–Bucha Ukraine.. The town of Bucha in the Kyiv region which was recently liberated from the Russians Pic Shows the mass graves next to the church, destruction of Bucha, Mass graves

Potsdam Alter Markt Long Bridge Construction Construction? Destruction? Date, around 1960 . Historical. GDR. Photo: MAZ/Archive [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2PYW4GK–Potsdam Alter Markt Long Bridge Construction Construction? Destruction? Date, around 1960 . Historical. GDR. Photo: MAZ/Archive [automated translation]

the catholic cathedral of our lady of the assumption is destroyed in an earthquake; port-au-prince, haiti Stock Photo

RMBYXTR2–the catholic cathedral of our lady of the assumption is destroyed in an earthquake; port-au-prince, haiti

IS Graffiti in the Mar Behnam church in predominantly Christian Karakosch not far from Mossul was devastated and set alight by the IS, so that the church walls and ceilings are sooty. The bell tower was blown up. The Christian population was expelled by the IS, but returns to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are more and more repressed, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a f Stock Photo

RMRNEJKN–IS Graffiti in the Mar Behnam church in predominantly Christian Karakosch not far from Mossul was devastated and set alight by the IS, so that the church walls and ceilings are sooty. The bell tower was blown up. The Christian population was expelled by the IS, but returns to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are more and more repressed, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a f

Church of Abbey of Sainte Genevieve, Paris, France. State of the building before destruction at the end of the 18th century. Stock Photo

RMA9ATM1–Church of Abbey of Sainte Genevieve, Paris, France. State of the building before destruction at the end of the 18th century.

The Church of the Pilgrim Fathers, Southwark, London, dedicated to the Pilgrims who travelled to America in the Mayflower in 1620 - destroyed in a German Luftwaffe raid on London. Stock Photo

RM2M3T139–The Church of the Pilgrim Fathers, Southwark, London, dedicated to the Pilgrims who travelled to America in the Mayflower in 1620 - destroyed in a German Luftwaffe raid on London.

Dedicated church interior with a torn altar and high, colorful church windows Stock Photo

RM2FNTY90–Dedicated church interior with a torn altar and high, colorful church windows

geography / travel, France, politics, Huguenots, destruction of the protestant church ar Charenton, November 1685, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared Stock Photo

RMBK0KBK–geography / travel, France, politics, Huguenots, destruction of the protestant church ar Charenton, November 1685, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared

ARABI, LA, USA - MARCH 26, 2022: Closeup of flattened roof of Faith World Assembly Church showing chairs and other debris after tornado swept through Stock Photo

RF2J242M4–ARABI, LA, USA - MARCH 26, 2022: Closeup of flattened roof of Faith World Assembly Church showing chairs and other debris after tornado swept through

Symbols of Destruction and Hope with Church Stock Photo

RFBY3MX2–Symbols of Destruction and Hope with Church

Damaged Holy Trinity Anglican Church after 2017 Hurricane Irma devastated the island of Barbuda, West Indies in the Caribbean Sea Stock Photo

RM2H340RY–Damaged Holy Trinity Anglican Church after 2017 Hurricane Irma devastated the island of Barbuda, West Indies in the Caribbean Sea

RMAT2N7X–Lavafield of Saleaula MAUGA SAMOA Lava Field Savaii Western Samoa southsea south sea destryed church destruction power

Ruins of Circular Church and Secession Hall, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, George N. Barnard, April 1865 Stock Photo

RM2R8T2T6–Ruins of Circular Church and Secession Hall, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, George N. Barnard, April 1865

RM2DDHF47–UK, London, Docklands, Isle of Dogs, early 1974. View from Greenwich Pier across the River Thames. Cumberland Oil Mills, Luralda Wharf (Saunders Ness Rd). Christ Church behind. The firm was established in 1857 for the production of linseed oil and oil cake.

Black and white photograph of the apse of the Church of Belen in Barcelona, destroyed during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Stock Photo

RM2CWBMDD–Black and white photograph of the apse of the Church of Belen in Barcelona, destroyed during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).

Aerial photograph of the German city of Ulm taken after the devastating air raid of December 1944, showing the huge destruction caused by Allied bombing yet leaving the church, Ulm Minster, largely intact. Most of the city's medieval centre was destroyed by the bombing. The church, also known as Ulm Cathedral, Ulm Münster or Ulmer Münster has the tallest spire of any church in the world (161.5m). The church was built between approximately 1400 and 1540, though the steeples were not completed until 1890. Stock Photo

RMF2G1AC–Aerial photograph of the German city of Ulm taken after the devastating air raid of December 1944, showing the huge destruction caused by Allied bombing yet leaving the church, Ulm Minster, largely intact. Most of the city's medieval centre was destroyed by the bombing. The church, also known as Ulm Cathedral, Ulm Münster or Ulmer Münster has the tallest spire of any church in the world (161.5m). The church was built between approximately 1400 and 1540, though the steeples were not completed until 1890.

Window Rosette of the Southern Transept from Outside, Paris Stock Photo

RF2WJ29E1–Window Rosette of the Southern Transept from Outside, Paris

RMRY9HH1–The Great Fire at Aberdeen, Destruction of the East Church, October 17, 1874

Demolished and destroyed the abandoned castle Stock Photo

RMG0DNPK–Demolished and destroyed the abandoned castle

Bucha Ukraine.. The town of Bucha in the Kyiv region which was recently liberated from the Russians Pic Shows Destroyed tanks, dead civilians a soldier crying at the mass graves next to the church, destruction of Bucha, Mass graves Stock Photo

RM2JM8HE7–Bucha Ukraine.. The town of Bucha in the Kyiv region which was recently liberated from the Russians Pic Shows Destroyed tanks, dead civilians a soldier crying at the mass graves next to the church, destruction of Bucha, Mass graves

The Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem 1635 Nicolas Poussin 1594 - 1665 France French Stock Photo

RM2CTWMTD–The Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem 1635 Nicolas Poussin 1594 - 1665 France French

the catholic cathedral of our lady of the assumption building destroyed in an earthquake; port-au-prince, haiti Stock Photo

RMBYXTP8–the catholic cathedral of our lady of the assumption building destroyed in an earthquake; port-au-prince, haiti

RMRNDGG9–IS Graffiti in the Mar Behnam church in predominantly Christian Karakosch not far from Mossul was devastated and set alight by the IS, so that the church walls and ceilings are sooty. The bell tower was blown up. The Christian population was expelled by the IS, but returns to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are more and more repressed, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a f

Old St Paul's Cathedral, London, England as it appeared before the destruction of the spire during the fire of 1561. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847. Stock Photo

RMM6CMRJ–Old St Paul's Cathedral, London, England as it appeared before the destruction of the spire during the fire of 1561. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847.

RMA311P9–Surrey Church Bombed

church, world war i, montdidier, ww1, wwi, world war one Stock Photo

RMP6CDTF–church, world war i, montdidier, ww1, wwi, world war one

Earthquake in Center Italy, November 2016, the Church of Saints Andrew and Bartholomew in Visso, destroyed (Marche region) Stock Photo

RMH9JDKE–Earthquake in Center Italy, November 2016, the Church of Saints Andrew and Bartholomew in Visso, destroyed (Marche region)

Former foreign secretary David Miliband during his speech in Church House in central London where he warned that Britain leaving the EU could contribute to the 'destruction' of the international order. Stock Photo

RMG8W450–Former foreign secretary David Miliband during his speech in Church House in central London where he warned that Britain leaving the EU could contribute to the 'destruction' of the international order.

9 1915 9 22 A1 E Ruined Church of Ablain St Nazaire 1915 WWI 1914 18 Western Front August Campaign in the Champagne 22 September Stock Photo

RMB5MPH5–9 1915 9 22 A1 E Ruined Church of Ablain St Nazaire 1915 WWI 1914 18 Western Front August Campaign in the Champagne 22 September

Showcase with rubble, destruction of the Church of St. Lorenz in the Second World War, information boards, Church of St. Lorenz Stock Photo

RMFG6JJT–Showcase with rubble, destruction of the Church of St. Lorenz in the Second World War, information boards, Church of St. Lorenz

Details of a portal column base of Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in NYC. The carving depicts the destruction of New York City. Stock Photo

RFP5MHM9–Details of a portal column base of Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in NYC. The carving depicts the destruction of New York City.

Meeting Street, looking south, showing St. Michael's Church, the Mills house and ruins of Circular Church, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, 1865 Stock Photo

RM2R8T2K7–Meeting Street, looking south, showing St. Michael's Church, the Mills house and ruins of Circular Church, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, 1865

The Hermitage of Barranco is a church in the district of Barranco, in Lima Peru Stock Photo

RF2M6Y9CR–The Hermitage of Barranco is a church in the district of Barranco, in Lima Peru

An illuminated Psalter depicts the iconoclasts. The controversy on the veneration of icons agitated the Greek Church from c.725 to 842. The origins of Byzantine Iconoclasm are very obscure. In 726 the Emp. Leo III, the Isaurian (717-41), published an edict declaring all images idols and ordering their destruction. Very soon serious disturbances throughout the Empire followed. This Psalter depicts the iconoclasts, with their pots of whitewash, as the equivalent of the soldiers who tormented and crucified Christ. Chludov Psalter (c. 850-75) Moscow, Hist. Mus. MS. D.29 folio 67r Stock Photo

RM2JYY57M–An illuminated Psalter depicts the iconoclasts. The controversy on the veneration of icons agitated the Greek Church from c.725 to 842. The origins of Byzantine Iconoclasm are very obscure. In 726 the Emp. Leo III, the Isaurian (717-41), published an edict declaring all images idols and ordering their destruction. Very soon serious disturbances throughout the Empire followed. This Psalter depicts the iconoclasts, with their pots of whitewash, as the equivalent of the soldiers who tormented and crucified Christ. Chludov Psalter (c. 850-75) Moscow, Hist. Mus. MS. D.29 folio 67r

Southfield, Michigan, USA. 13th July, 2024. St. David's Episcopal Church used chop saws to destroy firearms that they had bought from people who wanted to dispose of them. The event occurred only hours before a would-be assassin shot at former President Trump in Pennsylvania. The church decided to physically destroy the weapons after earlier reports that many firearms turned in at buyback events were dismantled and sold for parts. Credit: Jim West/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2XHJ09M–Southfield, Michigan, USA. 13th July, 2024. St. David's Episcopal Church used chop saws to destroy firearms that they had bought from people who wanted to dispose of them. The event occurred only hours before a would-be assassin shot at former President Trump in Pennsylvania. The church decided to physically destroy the weapons after earlier reports that many firearms turned in at buyback events were dismantled and sold for parts. Credit: Jim West/Alamy Live News

World War 1: Ruins of St. Martin's Church, Ypres. (French: Les ruines de l'Eglise St. Martin'). Postcard series: Ruines Stock Photo

RMERGH8B–World War 1: Ruins of St. Martin's Church, Ypres. (French: Les ruines de l'Eglise St. Martin'). Postcard series: Ruines

Destruction of graves, 1795, Under the guise of 'Egalité', noble graves in a church are destroyed, 1795. Numbered top right: LXXIV., print, print maker: Clemens Prosper Schreurs, (mentioned on object), printer: Emrik & Binger, (mentioned on object), print maker: Netherlands, printer: Haarlem, 1853 - 1861, paper, height, 160 mm × width, 238 mm Stock Photo

RM2X6WRMX–Destruction of graves, 1795, Under the guise of 'Egalité', noble graves in a church are destroyed, 1795. Numbered top right: LXXIV., print, print maker: Clemens Prosper Schreurs, (mentioned on object), printer: Emrik & Binger, (mentioned on object), print maker: Netherlands, printer: Haarlem, 1853 - 1861, paper, height, 160 mm × width, 238 mm

A view of the ruined Church in the square of Bapaume, seen on 17th March 1917, Stock Photo

RM2J4W0H6–A view of the ruined Church in the square of Bapaume, seen on 17th March 1917,

View of the ruins of the church of Bergen (North Holland), partially restored in 1774. Manufacturer : printmaker unknown (listed property) to drawing: Johannes Petrus van Horstok ( indicated on object) Place manufacture: print maker: Northern Netherlands in drawing: Berg Date: 1774 Physical characteristics: etching material: paper Technique: etching dimensions: plate edge: h 178 mm × W 143 mmToelichtingGebruikt as illustration in: Andreas. Cook. The second century tide of Bergen's church destruction. Alkmaar widow and son Jacob Maagh, 1774. By Muller incorrectly classified in the prints of the Stock Photo

RM2B6JJ0J–View of the ruins of the church of Bergen (North Holland), partially restored in 1774. Manufacturer : printmaker unknown (listed property) to drawing: Johannes Petrus van Horstok ( indicated on object) Place manufacture: print maker: Northern Netherlands in drawing: Berg Date: 1774 Physical characteristics: etching material: paper Technique: etching dimensions: plate edge: h 178 mm × W 143 mmToelichtingGebruikt as illustration in: Andreas. Cook. The second century tide of Bergen's church destruction. Alkmaar widow and son Jacob Maagh, 1774. By Muller incorrectly classified in the prints of the

RM2CTWMPA–The Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem 1635 Nicolas Poussin 1594 - 1665 France French

the ruins of the catholic cathedral of our lady after the haitian earthquake; port-au-prince, haiti Stock Photo

RMBYXTKF–the ruins of the catholic cathedral of our lady after the haitian earthquake; port-au-prince, haiti

RMRNEJKC–IS Graffiti in the Mar Behnam church in predominantly Christian Karakosch not far from Mossul was devastated and set alight by the IS, so that the church walls and ceilings are sooty. The bell tower was blown up. The Christian population was expelled by the IS, but returns to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are more and more repressed, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a f

The destruction of Elgin Cathedral, Moray, Scotland in 1390 by Robert III's brother Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, aka the Wolf of Badenoch. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMJBX99F–The destruction of Elgin Cathedral, Moray, Scotland in 1390 by Robert III's brother Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, aka the Wolf of Badenoch. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

Exterior St Antholin's Church in the City of London. Of medieval origin, it was rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren, following its destruction in the Great Fire of London in 1666. Stock Photo

RM2K63T2E–Exterior St Antholin's Church in the City of London. Of medieval origin, it was rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren, following its destruction in the Great Fire of London in 1666.

church, world war i, bétheny, ww1, wwi, world war one Stock Photo

RMP6D03T–church, world war i, bétheny, ww1, wwi, world war one

RMH9JDM4–Earthquake in Center Italy, November 2016, the Church of Saints Andrew and Bartholomew in Visso, destroyed (Marche region)

RMG8W43A–Former foreign secretary David Miliband during his speech in Church House in central London where he warned that Britain leaving the EU could contribute to the 'destruction' of the international order.

The Immaculate Conception Church tower stands destroyed after ISIS took over the Christian town of Qaraqosh in Iraq which was liberated from Islamic State in 2016. Stock Photo

RMJ5YCT6–The Immaculate Conception Church tower stands destroyed after ISIS took over the Christian town of Qaraqosh in Iraq which was liberated from Islamic State in 2016.

The destruction of the Carthusian Monastery at Perth, Scotland by Protestant rioters in 1559. It was the only Carthusian house ever to be established in Scotland Stock Photo

RMG2DTW6–The destruction of the Carthusian Monastery at Perth, Scotland by Protestant rioters in 1559. It was the only Carthusian house ever to be established in Scotland

RFP5MHM7–Details of a portal column base of Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in NYC. The carving depicts the destruction of New York City.

The before and after, Potsdam, Germany, World War II, c1939-c1945. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7EF0C–The before and after, Potsdam, Germany, World War II, c1939-c1945. Artist: Unknown

RF2M6Y9BX–The Hermitage of Barranco is a church in the district of Barranco, in Lima Peru

events, Second World War / WWII, France 1939 / 1940, destroyed church, spring 1940, Battle of France, destruction, 20th century, historic, historic, ruin, ruins, 1940s, Stock Photo

RMBBNDF4–events, Second World War / WWII, France 1939 / 1940, destroyed church, spring 1940, Battle of France, destruction, 20th century, historic, historic, ruin, ruins, 1940s,

RM2XHJ0A4–Southfield, Michigan, USA. 13th July, 2024. St. David's Episcopal Church used chop saws to destroy firearms that they had bought from people who wanted to dispose of them. The event occurred only hours before a would-be assassin shot at former President Trump in Pennsylvania. The church decided to physically destroy the weapons after earlier reports that many firearms turned in at buyback events were dismantled and sold for parts. Credit: Jim West/Alamy Live News

France, Haute Vienne, Oradour sur Glane, ruins of the original village remain as a memorial, in the church Stock Photo

RMJA9PEH–France, Haute Vienne, Oradour sur Glane, ruins of the original village remain as a memorial, in the church

In a church interior, a man attempts to destroy an altarpiece with a long stick A clergyman tries to stop the man from doing so, Destruction of an Altarpiece, print maker: Johann Wilhelm Kaiser (I), (mentioned on object), after: G. Rochussen, (mentioned on object), publisher: Koenraad Fuhri, (mentioned on object), 1847, paper, etching, h 126 mm × w 92 mm Stock Photo

RM2JCB3MJ–In a church interior, a man attempts to destroy an altarpiece with a long stick A clergyman tries to stop the man from doing so, Destruction of an Altarpiece, print maker: Johann Wilhelm Kaiser (I), (mentioned on object), after: G. Rochussen, (mentioned on object), publisher: Koenraad Fuhri, (mentioned on object), 1847, paper, etching, h 126 mm × w 92 mm

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence view storm damaged Holy Cross Episcopal Church alongside USVI Governor Kenneth Mapp, second from right, October 6, 2017 in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Pence is in the Virgin Islands to view relief efforts following destruction from Hurricane Maria. Stock Photo

RMKCR2ED–U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence view storm damaged Holy Cross Episcopal Church alongside USVI Governor Kenneth Mapp, second from right, October 6, 2017 in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Pence is in the Virgin Islands to view relief efforts following destruction from Hurricane Maria.

old Abandoned Church with destroyed Stock Photo

RMWX4PB1–old Abandoned Church with destroyed

RM2CTWMRC–The Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem 1635 Nicolas Poussin 1594 - 1665 France French

the catholic cathedral of our lady of the assumption badly damaged after the earthquake; port-au-prince, haiti Stock Photo

RMBYXWA7–the catholic cathedral of our lady of the assumption badly damaged after the earthquake; port-au-prince, haiti

RMRNDGFE–IS Graffiti in the Mar Behnam church in predominantly Christian Karakosch not far from Mossul was devastated and set alight by the IS, so that the church walls and ceilings are sooty. The bell tower was blown up. The Christian population was expelled by the IS, but returns to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are more and more repressed, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a f

On the spot drawing made after the Great Lisbon earthquake of November I, 1755. As many as 40,000 - 50,000 people may have been killed in Portugal, Spain and Morocco, and the resultant tsunami reached Ireland in the north and possibly Brazil in the west. In the picture, the ruins of the church of St. Nicholas. After a contemporary print. Stock Photo

RM2K3D92X–On the spot drawing made after the Great Lisbon earthquake of November I, 1755. As many as 40,000 - 50,000 people may have been killed in Portugal, Spain and Morocco, and the resultant tsunami reached Ireland in the north and possibly Brazil in the west. In the picture, the ruins of the church of St. Nicholas. After a contemporary print.

Abandone altar of a haunted cathedral Stock Photo

RF2K1G7WD–Abandone altar of a haunted cathedral

world war i, church ruin, albert, ww1, wwi, world war one Stock Photo

RMP6D0C5–world war i, church ruin, albert, ww1, wwi, world war one

RMH9JDMF–Earthquake in Center Italy, November 2016, the Church of Saints Andrew and Bartholomew in Visso, destroyed (Marche region)

Protestant collegiate church from 1534, Stuttgart, late Gothic octagonal west tower, Romanesque south tower, destruction, reconstruction, new construc Stock Photo

RM2M0XD9J–Protestant collegiate church from 1534, Stuttgart, late Gothic octagonal west tower, Romanesque south tower, destruction, reconstruction, new construc

A church service takes place in the Immaculate Conception church in the Christian Iraqi town of Qaraqosh which was ransacked by ISIS and liberated from the terrorist group in 2016. Stock Photo

RMJ5W2GH–A church service takes place in the Immaculate Conception church in the Christian Iraqi town of Qaraqosh which was ransacked by ISIS and liberated from the terrorist group in 2016.

The wreck of the beautiful St Luke's Church on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, devastated by earthquake and fire, 1906. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKHCBKY–The wreck of the beautiful St Luke's Church on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, devastated by earthquake and fire, 1906. From the New York Public Library.

Church of the Abbey of Sainte Genevieve, front view. Founded by Clovis and rebuilt from the 11th to 13th Centuries. State of the building before its destruction at the end of the last Century. Stock Photo

RMERG7K0–Church of the Abbey of Sainte Genevieve, front view. Founded by Clovis and rebuilt from the 11th to 13th Centuries. State of the building before its destruction at the end of the last Century.

Iconoclasts tear down statues in a church during the Beeldenstorm; in Antwerp; Netherlands 1572. Beeldenstorm is a term used for outbreaks of destruction of religious images that occurred in Europe in the 16th century. During these spates of iconoclasm; Catholic art and many forms of church fittings and decoration were destroyed in unofficial or mob actions by nominally Calvinist Protestant crowds as part of the Protestant Reformation Stock Photo

RMEC84C9–Iconoclasts tear down statues in a church during the Beeldenstorm; in Antwerp; Netherlands 1572. Beeldenstorm is a term used for outbreaks of destruction of religious images that occurred in Europe in the 16th century. During these spates of iconoclasm; Catholic art and many forms of church fittings and decoration were destroyed in unofficial or mob actions by nominally Calvinist Protestant crowds as part of the Protestant Reformation

Destruction caused by a large storm in New York, February 9th, 1860. Bonded warehouse in West Street entirely unroofed - Falling of a chimney in East Broadway - Narrow escape of two ladies - Trinity Church, Hoboken, New Jersey, unroofed by the gale. 19th century illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2JPPW93–Destruction caused by a large storm in New York, February 9th, 1860. Bonded warehouse in West Street entirely unroofed - Falling of a chimney in East Broadway - Narrow escape of two ladies - Trinity Church, Hoboken, New Jersey, unroofed by the gale. 19th century illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

events, Second World War / WWII, Finland, destroyed Finnish church, Soviet-Finnish War, Soviet Finnish, 20th century, historic, historical, destruction, churches, damaged, soldier, Continuation War 1941 - 1944, Stock Photo

RMBBNDAN–events, Second World War / WWII, Finland, destroyed Finnish church, Soviet-Finnish War, Soviet Finnish, 20th century, historic, historical, destruction, churches, damaged, soldier, Continuation War 1941 - 1944,

RM2XHJ09Y–Southfield, Michigan, USA. 13th July, 2024. St. David's Episcopal Church used chop saws to destroy firearms that they had bought from people who wanted to dispose of them. The event occurred only hours before a would-be assassin shot at former President Trump in Pennsylvania. The church decided to physically destroy the weapons after earlier reports that many firearms turned in at buyback events were dismantled and sold for parts. Credit: Jim West/Alamy Live News

Travel photos Greece. Rhodes (city). Harbor Mandraki. View from the arcades of the Evangelismos church (destruction 1856 / reconstruction 1925) over the harbor tank to the shore road Stock Photo

RM2F4X7RC–Travel photos Greece. Rhodes (city). Harbor Mandraki. View from the arcades of the Evangelismos church (destruction 1856 / reconstruction 1925) over the harbor tank to the shore road

Destruction of coats of arms of the De Witt family in a church, 1672, Destruction of coats of arms of the family of the brothers Johan and Cornelis de Witt in a church in The Hague, 1672. A group of angry men use ladders to remove the coats of arms of a church the columns and smashes them with axes. No representation of the iconoclasm of 1566., print, print maker: anonymous, Northern Netherlands, 1672 - 1699, paper, etching, engraving, height, 130 mm × width, 78 mm Stock Photo

RM2X6X923–Destruction of coats of arms of the De Witt family in a church, 1672, Destruction of coats of arms of the family of the brothers Johan and Cornelis de Witt in a church in The Hague, 1672. A group of angry men use ladders to remove the coats of arms of a church the columns and smashes them with axes. No representation of the iconoclasm of 1566., print, print maker: anonymous, Northern Netherlands, 1672 - 1699, paper, etching, engraving, height, 130 mm × width, 78 mm

15th April 1994 During the Siege of Sarajevo: the view south along Radićeva Street towards the Academy of Fine Arts (formerly the Evangelistic Church). Stock Photo

RM2CC1JBK–15th April 1994 During the Siege of Sarajevo: the view south along Radićeva Street towards the Academy of Fine Arts (formerly the Evangelistic Church).

World War One woven silk postcard of the ruins in Arras Stock Photo

RMDBF6FK–World War One woven silk postcard of the ruins in Arras

RM2CTWMT2–The Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem 1635 Nicolas Poussin 1594 - 1665 France French

RMBYXTKW–the ruins of the catholic cathedral of our lady after the haitian earthquake; port-au-prince, haiti

In the streets of the small Christian town of Bartelle, devastated by the IS, at the gates of Mossul. The Christian population was expelled but returned to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province of Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are being repressed more and more, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a further life in Bartella. Stock Photo

RMRNDJ5C–In the streets of the small Christian town of Bartelle, devastated by the IS, at the gates of Mossul. The Christian population was expelled but returned to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province of Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are being repressed more and more, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a further life in Bartella.

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