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Cathedral stage morality play by St. Hildegard of Bingen
Crowds at Washington cathedral paid up to 35 to see an 800 year old morality tale The Rite of the Virtues performed in medieval Latin by eight women in white robes The devil lurks with shrieks as the choir and minstrels present the virtues The 90 minute show drew about a thousand attendees and reflects Hildegard's belief that music communicates with God
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