The Shroud of Turin is a centuries old linen cloth that bears the image of a crucified man. A man that millions believe to be Jesus of Nazareth. This miraculous object, said to be the burial cloth of Christ, came to light in Turin the Middle Ages where it is now kept, although rarely shown, because of its fragility. It has been the subject of great devotion and also of intense scientific study. The image, showing the marks of Christ’s crucifixion, does not appear to have been been painted, but has been miraculously imprinted into the cloth. Meditation upon the Holy Face of Jesus, as depicted in the Turin Shroud, forms the basis of the Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus.
For more information, visit one of the many sites dedicated to the Turin Shroud. The following sites have been created by experts from different religious backgrounds, who have all come to the belief that this relic is genuine:
Shroud of Turin Blog – modern, comprehensive, well laid-out and convincing (Episcopalian)
Shroud of Turin Website… – site created by the Official Documenting Photographer for the Shroud of Turin Research Project, Inc (Jewish)
Official Catholic Church Shroud of Turin Site – (Catholic)
Holy Shroud Exposition 2015
The Holy Shroud was last displayed in Turin, Italy in April 2015 at the Cathedral of Torino. Expositions occur approximately every 5-10 years.