Mathias, the evangelist, is in love with Martha. Johannes, Mathias brother tries to interfere. When Mathias and Martha are swearing fidelity, Johannes jealousy turns into blind hate and he sets the monastery on fire. But it is Mathias that is arrested for the crime.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Paul HartmannMathias, the Evangelist | Mathias, the Evangelist |
 Hanni WeisseMother/Daughter Martha | Mother/Daughter Martha |
| JJacob FeldhammerJohannes | Johannes |
 Heinrich PeerFriedrich Engel, Magistrate at the Monastery | Friedrich Engel, Magistrate at the Monastery |
 Elisabeth BergnerMagdalena | Magdalena |