liturgical drama

American  

noun

1. medieval drama, based on incidents in the Bible and performed in churches on holy days, usually in Latin and often chanted.

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Example Sentences

Vocalists Crossley Hawn, Allison Mondel and Kristen Dubenion-Smith and guest artists Richard Giarusso, baritone, and Brian Kay, lute/percussion, re-create “Les Trois Maries,” an early 14th-century liturgical drama intended to illuminate the emotional journey of the three Marys as they prepare to visit the tomb of Christ.

From Washington Post

On Thursday night, the Cathedra Choir will perform “The Cosmography of the Spheres” to evoke the tradition of liturgical drama.

From Washington Times

Still, in its overall musical character, “Curlew River” is like a modern-day medieval liturgical drama.

From New York Times

This year’s revival of “The Play of Daniel,” a liturgical drama created for the Beauvais Cathedral in northern France around 1200, displayed the tightness, sharp characterizations and range of moods that we generally associate with theatrical works from several centuries later.

From New York Times

Petit de Julleville sees in the play a satiric intention and a veiled incredulity that put the piece outside the category of liturgical drama.

From Project Gutenberg