Medieval Europe had liturgical drama, of course.

With the advent of the 16th century European religious conflict the uneasiness with liturgical drama in general increased.

Liturgical drama was sung responsively by two groups and did not involve actors impersonating characters.

In the earliest days of liturgical drama, plays were performed inside the church with limited scenery and the focus of the audience on the action.

The first known liturgical drama in England is Quem Quaeritis?

This troper is also notable for containing the entire liturgical drama Quem quaeritis, with music.

Gislebertus is conceiving the capitals through liturgical drama.

Another musical tradition of Europe originating during the early Middle Ages was the liturgical drama.

Regions in France, Germany, and England showed the most activity of Liturgical drama.

The Ludus de Antichristo is a liturgical drama from the 12th century whose original author is unknown.

Liturgical drama.

Medieval liturgical drama recounted Biblical events, including Herod's slaughter of the innocents.

It dates from the last period of his career when he entered government work and was requested by Madame de Maintenon to return to liturgical drama.

Gifts (liturgical drama)

Puppeteers for Our Lady (Liturgical Drama, first production, 1982)

At first the text of this liturgical drama was very brief, such as the interchange of the "Quem Quaeritis?"

Petit de Julleville sees in the play a satiric intention and a veiled incredulity that put the piece outside the category of liturgical drama.

The ensemble is perhaps best known for reviving the medieval Play of Daniel in the 1950s, which has since become a popular liturgical drama among early music groups.

Ironically, the earliest recorded drama in all parts of Western Europe was the Liturgical drama of the Church.

Liturgical drama or religious drama, in its various Christian contexts, originates from the mass itself, and usually presents a relatively complex ritual that includes theatrical elements.

The oldest liturgical drama (12th century) written already in old Spanish language was a codex found in the library of the Toledo Cathedral.

One of her works as a composer, the Ordo Virtutum, is an early example of liturgical drama and arguably the oldest surviving morality play.

Another influence, especially in smaller churches, was liturgical drama, and no doubt also those scenes which lent themselves to a readily identifiable image tended to be preferred.

I Am... - Ronald Beckett's third liturgical drama featuring 8 vignettes from the life of Christ.

As the Viking invasions ceased in the middle of the 11th century, liturgical drama had spread from Russia to Scandinavia to Italy.