Pilgrimages to the Holy Shroud of Turin on Display in 2010
The Holy Shroud of Turin, revered by many Christians as the cloth Jesus was wrapped in when he was placed in His tomb, will be exhibited in the Cathedral of Torino from April 10 to May 23, 2010. The mysterious Shroud was last on public display in the Jubilee Year 2000.
You can be one of the few to view the Holy Linen since its restoration in 2002 on a special pilgrimage.
Make a Pilgrimage with Nawas for a Rare Chance to see the Shroud of Turin
NAWAS is offering two special pilgrimages including a visit to the exhibition of Turin's Holy Shroud: a 10 Days Italy Pilgrimage Including the Shroud of Turin and a 10 Days Pilgrimage to Europe Including the Shroud of Turin & the Passion Play of Oberammergau. The Shroud was only displayed four times in the 20th century and it won't be shown again until 2025. This may be your ONLY chance to see it!
Departures for these special 2010 Shroud of Turin pilgrimages are limited and demand for tickets are expected to exceed supply. Book your pilgrimage early so your parishioners don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the Shroud and reflect on the sufferings and passion of Christ.
Pope Benedict XVI to See Shroud of Turin in May
The Archbishop of Turin has confirmed Our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI will visit Turin next May to see the Holy Shroud. The Pope will pray before the Shroud and afterward there will be a Eucharistic celebration in St. John's Square and a recitation of the Angelus prayer. The Pope said last year that he hoped to see the Shroud in Turin "if the Lord grants me life and health." The Pope also plans to meet with young people in the Church of the Holy Face and meet and bless residents of the Little House of Divine Providence.
The Shroud of Turin
The exhibition
“will provide an appropriate moment to contemplate that mysterious face which silently speaks to the hearts of men, inviting them to recognize therein the face of God.”
— Pope Benedict XVI
The fragile linen cloth, which measures 14.5 x 3.9 feet, bears the image of the front and back of a long haired, bearded man who appears to have suffered wounds that match the description in the Gospels of Jesus' crucifixion. The image is reversed, like a photographic negative. The Shroud has been a source of debate among Christians, scientists and others for many years. Many believe the yellowing linen is Christ's burial cloth when He was placed in the tomb and that his image was somehow imprinted on the cloth around the time of the Resurrection.
Shroud Restoration
In 2002 the Shroud underwent a major conservation and restoration. The patches the Poor Clares nuns had sewn into the cloth in 1534 to repair the damage caused by the Chambery fire of 1532 were removed and the Holland cloth (the original cloth backing to which the Shroud was fastened) was removed and replaced with a lighter cloth, allowing the burn holes from the fire to show through. The Shroud was also placed on a new support.
A Reminder of Christ's Passion
The Shroud is kept in the royal chapel of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and is only displayed on special spiritual occasions with the consent of the Pope. While the Catholic Church has never made a declaration on the Shroud's authenticity, it says it's a vivid reminder of Christ's Passion.
NAWAS' SHROUD OF TURIN PILGRIMAGES
10 Days Pilgrimage to Italy Including the Exhibition of the Holy Shroud of Turin
See the magnificent Gothic cathedral in Milan ... follow the pilgrim route to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist to see the Holy Shroud of Turin, the ancient linen believed to be the burial cloth of Christ ... see Michelangelo's famous statue of David in Florence, cradle of the Renaissance ... visit Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis ... enjoy three nights in Rome and visit the four major Basilicas ... attend a Papal Audience ... see the Catacombs ... view Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and the priceless artworks in Vatican City.
10 Days Pilgrimage to Europe Including the Shroud of Turin & the Passion Play of Oberammergau
Start in Milan, the design and fashion capital of the world ... on to Turin where you'll follow the pilgrim route to the Cathedral to see the Holy Shroud of Turin, revered by many Christians as Jesus' burial cloth ... travel through Italy's stunning Lake District and along the shores of Lago di Como to Como ... on to Lago di Lugano and the enchanting village of Lugano ... visit Lucerne and traverse the Alpine peaks of the beautiful Bernese Oberland ... then experience the glory of the Passion Play of Oberammergau ... end in cosmopolitan Munich.
Contact Nawas to reserve your Shroud of Turin Pilgrimage today.