Sancta Susanna

About the show

In a convent at night, Susanna is drawn away from prayer by sensual sights and sounds. Sister Clementia warns her with the story of Sister Beata, who was bricked up behind the altar for yielding to her desires. Susanna gives in, tears away her veil and the loincloth from a crucifix, and asks the gathered nuns to punish her in the same way.