Oberammergau Passion Play Rehearsals Feature Anton Lang
In Oberammergau inhabitants rehearse the Passion Play each May to September. Anton Lang, 34, reprises Christus from 1900, a revered central figure in a village craftsman ensemble. The 700 performers include 270 children, with unpretentious actors and two costume sets to withstand weather.
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Oberammergau
Amale
Christ
Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
Pilate
Lang
Anton Lang
Mary
Jesus
Mary Magdalene
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Stresa
Easter Joy and the Resurrection Central to Christian Faith
The Easter message centers on Christ's resurrection as proof of deity and the meaning of Bethlehem and Calvary. Easter Sabbath inspires worship, rest from daily toil, and joyous devotion, with organs, sermons, and believers drawn to church doors.
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Calvary
Socrates
Bethlehem
God
S. H. Doyle
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Easter in Venice Pigeons and Palaces Draw Tourists
Europeans rush to Venice for Eastertide in the city of canals and St Mark's. Pigeons at St Mark's are fed as a sacred Easter tradition while gondolas, flowers, and grand processions heighten the romantic, historic charm for visitors.
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Venice
St. Mark’s
Basilica
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Piazza San Marco
Poplace
St. Mark
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Easter origins and meaning in Christian tradition
The article traces Easter from Ostera to Eastertide, noting dates for the celebration and the difference between eastern and western churches. It argues Easter centers on the resurrection of Jesus, contrasts faith with doubt, and portrays Easter as a source of joy, hope, and reaffirmation of Christian truth through history.
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