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Carrying the Sacred

Women from Escuela de Cristo brotherhood walk together during a Holy Saturday procession in Antigua, Guatemala, carrying a platform with the statue of the Virgin of Sorrows. The ritual becomes not only an act of penitence, but also a time of reflection, shared faith and remembrance of the ancestors.

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One Shot Photo Contest

2026

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Non Professional

Carrying the Sacred

Women from Escuela de Cristo brotherhood walk together during a Holy Saturday procession in Antigua, Guatemala, carrying a platform with the statue of the Virgin of Sorrows. The ritual becomes not only an act of penitence, but also a time of reflection, shared faith and remembrance of the ancestors.

About Artist

Bart Rubik

Polish documentary photographer exploring how faith is expressed through beliefs, ceremonies, rituals, and religious festivals across cultures. He develops the long-term project Stories of the Sacred, documenting humanity’s relationship with spirituality and transcendence. His work also examines broader social issues, focusing on how communities navigate tradition, identity, labor, and change, often in remote environments. His photography has been published and exhibited in Poland.

Bart Rubik

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Photojournalism

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Poland

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