Shroud of Turin Exhibit at St. John Cantius Church
Apr. 2, 2011
The Holy 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. Is it really the cloth that wrapped his crucified body, or is it simply a medieval forgery, a hoax perpetrated by some clever artist? Modern science has completed hundreds of thousands of hours of detailed study and intense research on the Shroud. It is, in fact, the single most studied artifact in human history, and we know more about it today than we ever have before.
From April 1 to 17, St. John Cantius Church is hosting an exhibit on the Holy Shroud of Turin sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The exhibit will be open to the public during and after Masses and devotions during the two weeks that the exhibit is at the parish.
The centerpiece of the exhibit is an imposing photograph of the shroud that is more than 14 feet long and 3 feet wide. The detailed photograph, specially produced by the Kodak company, shows front and back images of a man. Wounds and blood marks on the back are consistent with a whipping. There are also wounds on the face and head from a sharp object, which many scholars believe was a crown of thorns. The shroud also reveals wounds to the wrist and feet from crucifixion. A large crucifix, based on the findings on the Holy Shroud, is also on display.
The exhibit at St. John Cantius Church also presents the results of a comprehensive scientific and forensic study with numerous photographs and illustrations. The exhibit is mostly the work of Monsignor Giulio Ricci, who spent more than 25 years researching the Holy Shroud.
Pope Benedict XVI before the Holy Shroud in Turin, Italy