Christ Suffering
Christ of the suffering (Χριστος πασχον) - the only preserved Byzantine drama attributed to St. Francis. Gregory of Nazianzus. Drama could not develop in Byzantine times. The only known example is "Christ the Sick" written in the 11th or 12th centuries. It consists of 2640 verses, about one third borrowed from the plays of Euripides '"Medei", Sophocles' "Elektra" or "Prometheus" from Aeschylus. The theme of the drama is the passion of Christ, seen through the eyes of the Mother of God. John the Evangelist is accompanied by Joseph and Mary Magdalene. The real heroine of the drama is Mary. Christ the Suffering is a work dedicated to Mary, strongly emphasizes her virginity and divine motherhood, the teaching of her mediation. He also refers to the Assumption of Mary. Translations into Polish Bibliography
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