Bible Encyclopedias
Autos Sacrainentales

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a species of tragedies acted in Spain on the occasion: of the procession of the holy sacrament. They were performed in the public streets with torches, though in the light of day. The autos continued to be acted for an entire month, and closed the devotion of the sacrament.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Autos Sacrainentales'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/autos-sacrainentales.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.