Rome, the Eternal City, &a receivablee thousands of pilgrims and visitors by the Jubilee Year of Hope. Within the framework of this celebration, the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum and the Basilica of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini invite admire a unique and inspiring exhibition: «Who is the Shroud Man?». This event combines history, science and espirituality to explore the mystery of l. SHoly Week, a replica of the relic that has fascinated the world for centuries. The original shroud is in Turin, but the Athenaeum has a replica for the traveling exhibition.
From March 10 to June 10 of 2025, the Basilica of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini torá the setting for a transformative experience. The traveling exhibition of the Shroud of Turin, The exhibition, a faithful and authorized reproduction of the original, invites visitors to reflect on its profound spiritual significance. Through five thematic strands - artistic, historical, biblical, scientific and mysterious - attendees will be able to rediscover the connection between the relic and the Gospel message of hope.
Visitors will be able to access the pexplanatory panels, visual reconstructions and interactive material that the will guide a tour designed to inspire and educate. A highlight of the exhibition is its commitment to accessibility: tactile aids and specialized guides for the blind have been included, ensuring that everyone can fully enjoy the experience.
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The exhibition seeks not only to amaze with the history of the Shroud, but also to generate a space for dialogue between science and faith., a focus of the Regina Pontifical Athenaeum's mission Apostolorum, of the legionaries of Christ, that for more than a decade has been offering the Diplomado in Studies Syndonic. This interdisciplinary program delves into the historical, scientific and theological aspects of the Holy Spirit.It is also a tool for contemporary evangelization.
The inaugural event of the exhibition will be held on March 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Basilica of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, in Rome. The ceremony will be attended by leading experts and ecclesiastical authorities. with the following program:
- 6:00 p.m. | Institutional greeting by the Rector Magnificent Fr. José Enrique Oyarzún, L.C.
- 6:10 - 7:00 p.m. | Conference: «The Holy Shroud, between science and faith».», Emanuela Marinelli, a renowned expert on the Shroud, and Fr. Rafael Pascual, L.C., Director of the Othonia Research Center.
- 7:00 p.m. : Blessing of the exhibition by H.E.R.H. Card. Baldassare Reina.
- 7:15 p.m. : Official opening and guided tour of the exhibition.
The Jubilee of Hope is a time of reflection, faith and renewal. The exhibition «Who is the Shroud Man?» offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse oneself in the paschal mystery and contemplate one of the most significant relics of Christianity.
With free admission and an approach accessible to all audiences, the event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all the who wish to explore the connection between the historical, the scientific and the spiritual.
