1910 Mary & Jesus Passion Play Oberammergau Germany

1910 vintage postcard. The farewell scene between Mary Magdalene and Jesus in the Oberammergau Passion Play. We see local actress Marie Mayr as Mary Magdalene and Anton Lang as Jesus. RPPC. Real silver gelatin photograph postcard. This would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

The history of the performance: In 1633 Europe was being ravaged by the Bubonic Plague. The citizens of this town prayed that if they survived the Plague, they would forever put on a play depicting the life of Jesus. By 1634 the Plague slowed down, and the promise has been kept. The play has been performed every 10 years from 1634 to 1674 and each decadal year since 1680 by the citizens of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany.

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