Oberammergau Passion Play Details and Anton Lang’s Role
The article describes Oberammergau’s biennial Passion Play from May to September with 17 acts staged on a mountain backdrop. It highlights 700 participants including 270 children, Anton Lang as Christus in the 1900 revival, and the villagers’ humble, noncommercial approach to casting and performance.
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Christus Spirit Guides Play Through Sacred Tranquillity
The article centers on Chris tus as a speaking part with Christus permeating the play. It argues the spiritual tranquillity of Christus outweighs the spoken word in guiding the audience to grasp the play’s teaching.
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Easter Celebration and a Call to Joyful Sabbath Observance
The sermon by Rev. S. H. Doyle emphasizes Easter as central to Christian faith, linking the Resurrection to the significance of Christ and urging believers to observe every Sabbath with worship and joy. It notes Easter's unique draw of worshippers and the power of resurrection. The piece ends with a light aside on global meat preferences and human relationships.
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Easter in Venice A Pigeons Feast and Civic Romance
Jurists rush to Venice for Easter as St Mark's and pigeons define the holiday. The pigeons are fed lavishly on Easter Sunday while a morning service at St Mark's unfolds amid flowers, gondolas, and a city steeped in romance.
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Easter origins and meaning in Christian tradition
The article traces Easter from Ostera to Easter, noting Nicaea 325 established the date as the first Sunday after the full moon post March 21. It discusses Easter's core message of the resurrection, contrasts faith with disbelief, and celebrates Easter as a time of joy and renewal in Christian belief.
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