Monks group portrait [1959]

A memorial of the ordination ceremony of Phra Atsana (Oun Sanith) at Vat Saen Sukharam on Tuesday 6 January in B.E. 2501 (C.E. 1959).From left to right infront: Sathou Bounchan Phothichitto, the abbot of Vat Xieng Mouane, Sathou Nyai Khamfanh Silasangvaro, the abbot of Vat Khili (who is the right-hand sponsor for the ordination), The Sangharat Dhammayana Mahathera (Bounthan Boupharat) from Vat Mai Suvannaphoumaram (who is the preceptor for the ordination), Sathou Khamchan Virachitto, the abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam (who is the left-hand sponsor for the ordination), and Phra Atsana (Oun Sanith).From left to right at the back: Sathou Phor Phatthamarn (Oune) Phattharamouny from Vat Mai Suvannaphoumaram, Sathou Bounthan Thitapounyo, the abbot of Vat Maha That, Sathou Phoumy Phalappatto, the abbot of Vat Nong Sikhounmeuang, and Sathou Fanh Tissavangso, the abbot of Vat Mai Suvannaphoumaram.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.