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What is the Shroud of Turin?

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Answer: The Shroud of Turin is a rectangular linen cloth comprised of flax measuring 14.6 feet long and 3.5 feet wide. It bears a faint yellowed image of a bearded, crucified man with bloodstains that match the wounds suffered by Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in all four gospel narratives.

Since 1578 the Shroud has resided in Turin, Italy, thus the name, the Shroud of Turin. The holy relic is housed in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and is rarely displayed to the public.

Millions of Christians from all denominations believe that the Shroud is the authentic burial cloth used to wrap Jesus after his death on the cross, and found by his disciples in the empty tomb after his resurrection.

CLICK HERE to view the Vatican Notes 1998 article on the
'Shroud of Turin'
by Thomas I Crimando




Shroud of Turin
Cathedral of Turin

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