Nova Scotia, Canada

Catholic priest (in St. Mary's Cathedral, Halifax) performing the concluding rite of absolution at the bier (commendation)
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Ink drawing on paper of a Catholic priest (in St. Mary's Cathedral, Halifax) performing the concluding rite of absolution at the bier (commendation); priest with aspergillum in his hand, sprinkling holy water on a coffin, which is supported on a catalfaque; an altar server at centre in red soutane, holds an aspersorium (holy water container).
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