the Passion
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Mocked by some as the “Darth Vader” façade for its bizarrely helmeted Roman soldiers, the Passion façade embodies the New Testament story of betrayal, suffering and transcendence in angular, expressionistic figures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
By suggesting a dialogue with the Passion narrative that is central to Christianity, “Buddha Passion” moreover boldly amalgamates elements from different religious perspectives.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
Karaca remembers his first time in the Passion Play mostly as fun — the children onstage vied with one another to see who could touch Jesus first during a large crowd scene.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2022
This is underlined by self-aware lyrics that offer commentary on how the Passion story would go on to be told.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2022
Christ, isolated against a large rock that echoes His shape, is comforted by the angel bearing a golden cup, symbol of the Passion.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
