Part IV, Chapter 20: "The Visit to the Sepulcher (Visitatio Sepulchri)"

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  1. sepulcher
    a chamber that is used as a grave
    Scene: The Sepulcher in which Christ was entombed after the Crucifixion. THE ANGEL, dressed in white and holding a palm leaf, enters and sits beside a location curtained off to represent the tomb.
  2. linen
    a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
    Behind the curtain is a table or other surface representing a burial slab on which there is a linen sheet (i.e., the burial shroud supplied by Joseph of Aramathea).
  3. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
    The three MARYS enter, carrying vessels [thuribles] as though they are intending to anoint Christ's body with aromatic oils and spices.
  4. anoint
    administer an oil or ointment to, often ceremonially
    The three MARYS enter, carrying vessels [thuribles] as though they are intending to anoint Christ's body with aromatic oils and spices.
  5. aromatic
    having a strong pleasant odor
    The three MARYS enter, carrying vessels [thuribles] as though they are intending to anoint Christ's body with aromatic oils and spices.
  6. resurrect
    cause to become alive again
    He has been resurrected, as was predicted.
  7. shroud
    burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
    THE THREE HOLY WOMEN examine the empty tomb and, with the ANGEL, display the burial shroud.
  8. disciple
    one who believes and helps spread the doctrine of another
    Hurry, tell the disciples that the Lord has risen!
  9. rejoice
    express great happiness
    THE THREE HOLY WOMEN: [Rejoicing, and singing in unison.] The Lord, who hung on the tree for us, has risen from the grave! Alleluia!
  10. unison
    the act of occurring together or simultaneously
    THE THREE HOLY WOMEN: [Rejoicing, and singing in unison.] The Lord, who hung on the tree for us, has risen from the grave! Alleluia!
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