Nigeria. Abakaliki State. Uburu Amach. St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Igbo people pray during the mass celebration for the 25th Priesthood Anniversary of Reverend Father Edward Inyanwachi. All women a head tie which is a women's cloth head scarf. The head tie is used as an ornamental head covering or fashion accessory, or for functionality in different settings. Its use or meaning can vary depending on the country and/or religion of those who wear it. The head tie is called gele in Nigeria. A...
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Nigeria. Abakaliki State. Uburu Amach. St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Igbo people pray during the mass celebration for the 25th Priesthood Anniversary of Reverend Father Edward Inyanwachi. All women a head tie which is a women's cloth head scarf. The head tie is used as an ornamental head covering or fashion accessory, or for functionality in different settings. Its use or meaning can vary depending on the country and/or religion of those who wear it. The head tie is called gele in Nigeria. A group of sisters from "Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd" attend the mass inside the church. The Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd, also known as the Pastorelle Sisters, is a Catholic religious order with the motto: " Love and service of the people of God in imitation of Jesus the Good Shepherd". 14.07.19 © 2019 Didier Ruef
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