European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 18, 1965, Darmstadt, Hesse Of. By Bob Hoyer is Munich Bureau i shafts of sunlight warmed Theair inside the ancient Church. Schoolchildren craned their necks and in silence viewed the massive painting san the Selling. Then their eyes re focused on Arnato glorious Church one of the most Beautiful in All of Germany a visitor whispered. The scene at St. Peter s and St. Paul roman Catholic Church in on Crammer Gau was at once contemporary and traditional. For Ever since it was opened for worship 321 years ago the Church has attracted a Dally Parade of Admir ers. Art critics and writers have Bee among the thousands from Distant places who have silently viewed the Interior radiance of the Church. Although it is not As Well known Asthon nearby Wales Church famous for its Rococo Beauty. St. Peter s and s Church has been acclaimed by those who prefer the simpler bavarian baroque style. Constructed under the discerning Eye of architect Josef Schmutzer Between 1716 and 1741, the Church has played dominant role in the Lite of a town which has become world famous for the passion play. Indeed for Many years the passion play begun in my As a pledge at Faith by survivors at the Black plague washed in the Church Yard. In 1880, the play currently performed every 10years was moved own theater building. Since the War plays have been he Din 1950 and 1060. The next play in scheduled for 1970, and approximately Hal the town s 9,000 population will Par . Peter s and St. Paul s was the third Church designed by Schmutzer the others were in Garmisch and Mil Tynwald and it was his Church was constructed on grounds which have contained a Church since the 12th Century. The four ornate Side altars were designed by Franusch Maedl and the ceiling paintings arc the work of Matthias Fiu Enthor both arc famous for work in 18th Century churches. Because Light was considered imperative to illuminate the Rich col Orsor the Church it was constructed with massive Plain Glass windows. The Ori Ginal wooden pews containing ornately carved designs still arc in use in the Church Nave. Marble from Garmisch was used inthe construction of the High altar. Twenty eight Gold Angels adorn this Al tar. The Church cemetery dates from the15th Century and contains the Graves of such famous townsmen us Anto Lang who played the role of Christ three times in the passion play1900,1910 and 1922 delayed two years by world War i and the item. Franz Del a Enberger who wrote the original text for inc passion play. Brilliant of bavarian log 13 the stars and stripes a sunday
