Народната драма во христијански дискурс
Folk drama in Christian discourse

Summary/Abstract: Religious genres reflect the need of people to make the invisible visible, which shapes them in many biblical characters and at the same time represents the sprout of the new secular drama. Thus, we can say that mysteries, miracles and morality play return theater to the life of the community. The Vertep and the Deva are a true example of the synthesis between Christian faith and folk culture. In them we encounter more than a ritual performance – they are a living expression of the spirituality of the people, of their need to understand and approach the divine through close and understandable symbols. As a folklore drama in Christian discourse, the Vertep testifies to the power of drama to educate, unite and enlighten. Deva can also rightly be considered a folklore drama in Christian discourse. It is not theater in a classical sense, but a ritual dramatization. But as such, it represents an important part of the folklore heritage. Considering all the above-mentioned elements, we can say that they can be studied as living dramas that reflect the religious and cultural identity of the people.

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