This oratorio tells the story of marriage using Biblical texts from Genesis to Revelation. The premiere of this work took place on September the 24th 2015 as a cultural event to accompanying the World Meeting of Families. It was performed at St. John the Evangelist Church in Philadelphia with the Villanova University Voices and soloists, conducted by the composer.
Support for "The Wedding Feast of the Lamb"
From the Vatican:
"The Holy Father gives the assurance of a remembrance in his prayers and sends his blessing." -Monsignor Peter B. Wells, Secretariat of State, The Vatican |
From Archbishop Wenski: "I have read the libretto and heard excerpts of the new Oratorio of Dr Cormac O'Duffy ' The Wedding Feast of the Lamb'. I can only think that the presentation of this sacred work would only be a great blessing to those of us who treasure the God given institution of traditional marriage and the joys of family life. I willingly impart my blessing to Dr O'Duffy's work." +Thomas Wenski Archbishop of Miami |