From Las Vegas-
Queen Elizabeth I made an appearance in the 21st century at a special mass Sunday sponsored by St. Jude's Episcopal Church.
For 478 years old, her highness, portrayed by Barbara Costa of Las Vegas, was quite lively and animated during the worship service, transcribed from John Booty's "The Book of Common Prayer 1559: The Elizabethan Prayer Book" from the Church of England.
"It's always a delight to come back to what I think of as my church," Costa said in royal character. "I shall see you all again next year."
The form of mass from the time of Elizabeth I is a tradition for Cedar City's Episcopal church to celebrate the time of Shakespeare during the Utah Shakespeare Festival. As such, actors from the festival participated in the service complete with the administration of communion.
More here-
http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20110815/FAITH/108150328
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