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Centuries-old passion play returns after pandemic break

OBERAMMERGAU, Germany (AP) — Almost 400 years ago, the Catholic residents of a small Bavarian village vowed to perform a play of “the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ” every ...
The York Dispatch

Passion play returns to Oberammergau after pandemic postponement

OBERAMMERGAU, Germany — Almost 400 years ago, the Catholic residents of a small Bavarian village vowed to perform a play of "the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ" every 10 ...
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Passion Play makes a post-pandemic return in Oberammergau

Actor Frederik Mayet portrays Christ at the 2010 Passion Play Theater in Oberammergau, Germany. Mayet has been chosen as one of two actors to portray Jesus this year. The 2022 performance runs May ...
Travel Weekly

Anticipation is high as Oberammergau Passion Play nears

The Oberammergau Passion Play, staged by thousands of the German village's residents, will begin performances in May. Photo Credit: Tauck Nicole Edenedo The epic Oberammergau Passion Play performance ...
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For many in Oberammergau, the Passion Play is a family tradition

OBERAMMERGAU, Germany — “I shout: ‘Jesus is innocent! Set him free!'” Roswitha Stückl exclaimed in a loud voice, while grinning at her husband, Peter, who plays the Annas, the high priest.