Led by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in the main role, a staged reading of “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Eliot was performed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Wednesday, June 30. The play depicts the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket - read by Bishop Scharfenberger - in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170, was published in 1935 and performed in the same year at Canterbury Cathedral. The play deals with issues of faith and politics and to whom we should show allegiance to. Caption: A program of "Murder in the Cathedral." Photos by Thomas Killips
Led by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in the main role, a staged reading of “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Eliot was performed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Wednesday, June 30. The play depicts the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket - read by Bishop Scharfenberger - in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170, was published in 1935 and performed in the same year at Canterbury Cathedral. The play deals with issues of faith and politics and to whom we should show allegiance to. Caption: Glenn Smith plays a messenger during the staged reading. Photos by Thomas Killips
Led by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in the main role, a staged reading of “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Eliot was performed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Wednesday, June 30. The play depicts the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket - read by Bishop Scharfenberger - in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170, was published in 1935 and performed in the same year at Canterbury Cathedral. The play deals with issues of faith and politics and to whom we should show allegiance to. Caption: Dennis Laughlin plays one of the three priests. Photos by Thomas Killips
Led by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in the main role, a staged reading of “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Eliot was performed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Wednesday, June 30. The play depicts the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket - read by Bishop Scharfenberger - in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170, was published in 1935 and performed in the same year at Canterbury Cathedral. The play deals with issues of faith and politics and to whom we should show allegiance to. Caption: A packed crowd listens to the staged reading. Photos by Thomas Killips
Led by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in the main role, a staged reading of “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Eliot was performed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Wednesday, June 30. The play depicts the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket - read by Bishop Scharfenberger - in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170, was published in 1935 and performed in the same year at Canterbury Cathedral. The play deals with issues of faith and politics and to whom we should show allegiance to. Caption: Sarah Durocher plays one of the four Tempters. Photos by Thomas Killips
Led by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in the main role, a staged reading of “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Eliot was performed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Wednesday, June 30. The play depicts the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket - read by Bishop Scharfenberger - in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170, was published in 1935 and performed in the same year at Canterbury Cathedral. The play deals with issues of faith and politics and to whom we should show allegiance to. Caption: Patrick Quinn, one of the four Tempters, talks to Archbishop Becket portrayed by Bishop Scharfenberger. Photos by Thomas Killips
Led by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in the main role, a staged reading of “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Eliot was performed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Wednesday, June 30. The play depicts the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket - read by Bishop Scharfenberger - in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170, was published in 1935 and performed in the same year at Canterbury Cathedral. The play deals with issues of faith and politics and to whom we should show allegiance to. Caption: Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, portraying Archbishop Becket, thinks after listening to one of the four Tempters, played by Father Anthony Barratt. Photos by Thomas Killips
Led by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in the main role, a staged reading of “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Eliot was performed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Wednesday, June 30. The play depicts the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket - read by Bishop Scharfenberger - in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170, was published in 1935 and performed in the same year at Canterbury Cathedral. The play deals with issues of faith and politics and to whom we should show allegiance to. Caption: Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, portraying Archbishop Becket, listens to Father Anthony Barratt, one of the four Tempters. Photos by Thomas Killips
Led by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in the main role, a staged reading of “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Eliot was performed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Wednesday, June 30. The play depicts the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket - read by Bishop Scharfenberger - in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170, was published in 1935 and performed in the same year at Canterbury Cathedral. The play deals with issues of faith and politics and to whom we should show allegiance to. Caption: Bishop Edward Scharfenberger portraying Archbishop Becket. Photos by Thomas Killips
Led by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in the main role, a staged reading of “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Eliot was performed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Wednesday, June 30. The play depicts the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket - read by Bishop Scharfenberger - in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170, was published in 1935 and performed in the same year at Canterbury Cathedral. The play deals with issues of faith and politics and to whom we should show allegiance to. Caption: Mairin Quinn plays one of the four Tempters. Photos by Thomas Killips
