Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 257, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 October 1919 — Miracle Plays Popular in Fifteenth Century [ARTICLE]

Miracle Plays Popular in Fifteenth Century

In the fifteenth century almost every one of the great guilds acted some sort of miracle play, usually chosen with reference to the patron saint of the guild. Inventories of these theatrical properties still exist, and include gorgeous silk and gold damasks and magnificent damascened armor. The story of St. ’George rescuing the princess from the dragon was a very favorite subject.