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Vow Made
- When
- 28 October 1633
- Where
- Oberammergau
Villagers vowed to perform a Passion Play every ten years if spared from plague.
On 28 October 1633, the inhabitants of Oberammergau made a vow before a large crucifix. They promised to stage a play depicting Jesus's life and death every ten years if God spared them from the plague.
Sources
- Oberammergau Passion Play Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-29
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