A world-class, permanent exhibition coming to San Antonio, Texas as part of The Pilgrim Center of Hope outreach.

1. Who Is the Man
of the Shroud?

2. “Who Is the Man of the Shroud?”
 A permanent exhibition donated to the
evangelization ministry of The Pilgrim
Center of Hope in 2011.

3. Why San Antonio?
 In April and May of 2010, the Pilgrim Center of
Hope conducted two pilgrimages to Turin to view
the Shroud. During one of the pilgrimages the
idea was proposed by a couple of pilgrims that
an educational and devotional display dedicated
to the Shroud be brought to San Antonio.
 One pilgrim donated the entire amount to
“purchase” an exhibit that would feature a
museum-quality display.

4. The Shroud of Turin
 The Shroud of Turin is an ancient 14-foot long linen cloth
believed by many to be the actual burial garment of
Jesus Christ. Mysteriously imprinted on this cloth is the
full-length, front and back image of a man with
bloodstains corresponding to the wounds suffered by
Our Lord during His scourging and crucifixion.
 Since 1578 the Shroud has been kept locked away in a
chapel of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin,
Italy, and is seen only rarely by the general public.
 Could this really be the cloth wrapped around Christ’s
body at his burial? This is the big question that has
accompanied the mysterious history of this linen.
 The evidence of history and science suggest that it could
be, although neither can give us conclusive proof.

5. “Who Is the Man of the Shroud?” The
Exhibit
 A religious and scientific display of the
various studies on the Shroud of Turin.
Including botanical evidences and
historical facts.
 The display includes many items. Min.
space: 1,500 sq. ft. Ideally: 3,000 sq. ft.
The items are listed here:

6. Key Elements of the Exhibition
 Life-size replica of the Shroud of Turin
 Life-size sculpture of the Man of the Shroud.
 Replica of the Crown of Thorns
 Replica of the Nails of Crucifixion
 Replica of a Roman flagrum
 Replica of a Roman lancea
 Touchable reproduction of the linen cloth of the Shroud
 Life-size hologram of the ventral and dorsal negative images
 Accurate crucifix based on Shroud details
 Model of tomb during time of Christ
 Detailed photos of wound areas in color and black-and-white
 Timeline maps of Shroud history
 Reflection garden with Stations of the Cross
 Photos of the 1978 S.T.U.R.P. investigation

7. Details of the Exhibition
The exhibition offers a documented explanation about the
Shroud. A total of 22 panels display information about:
The history of the Turin Shroud (its itinerary in these 2000
years)
The scientific research that has been done on the
Shroud
The various sufferings evidenced on the Shroud, along
with reconstructions of: the crown of thorns, the nails of
crucifixion, Roman whips, & more.

8. Details of the Exhibition
(Holograms & Sculpture)
 The most outstanding elements of our exposition are the
digitalized and life-sized copy of the Shroud, two
holograms showing the three-dimensional image of
the Man of the Shroud, and a bronze life-sized statue
of the Man of the Shroud, created by the Italian sculptor
Luigi Mattei, who based his work on extensive studies of
the Shroud.
 This unique sculpture, which shows us the suffering
body of the man who was wrapped in the Shroud, instills
a sense of silence and reverence in those who look upon
it in faith. It shows a swollen face marked by blows, yet
full of a mysterious majesty, peace, and serenity.

9.  Since July 2006, the Pontifical Institute
Notre Dame Center in Jerusalem has
displayed a permanent exhibition about
the Shroud to help pilgrims gain a deeper
understanding of Christ’s own Passion
and Resurrection as they visit the holy
places.
 OTHER SITES: Rome, Italy &
Sacramento, California
 Following were photos taken in Jerusalem...

10.  MAIN
ENTRANCE
to the
exhibition
“Who is the
Man of the
Shroud?” at
the Notre
Dame in
Jerusalem

11. General
Exhibition
Area

13.  Bronze Statue
of the Man of
the Shroud, by
Luigi Mattei

14. One of
the
panels

16.  Replica of Shroud

17. “Crown of
Thorns”
-notice
explanation
card and
image

18. “Crown of Thorns”
– A Closer Look

19. Instruments
of
Flagellation
--Notice
panels in
background.

20. Bronze Sculpture with Holograms in the
background.
Two holograms featuring back and front of the
man of the Shroud.

21. Closer Look of the Bronze Sculpture

22. “…the Shroud speaks to us of the
moment of His Passion & Death;
it witnesses precisely to the
unique and unrepeatable interval
in the history of humanity and the
universe, in which God, in Jesus
Christ, shared not only our dying,
but also our remaining in death.
The most radical solidarity.”
Pope Benedict XVI (Turin 2010)

23. Pilgrim Center of Hope
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