APRA brings itinerant Shroud exhibit to San Giovanni dei Fiorentini

An extraordinary event between history, science and faith.

On the occasion of the Jubilee of Hope, the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum (APRA) and the Basilica of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini invite pilgrims and visitors to a unique experience: the exhibit ‘Who is the Man of the Shroud?’, a journey through history, science and spirituality to deepen the mystery of the Holy Cloth.

The Exhibit

From 10 March to 10 June, the Jubilee Basilica will host the travelling exhibition of the Shroud, which through five thematic strands – artistic, historical, biblical, scientific and mystery – will allow visitors to explore the Shroud and its profound spiritual significance. Images, reconstructions and explanatory panels will guide the public along a path of reflection and discovery, highlighting the link between the Shroud and the Gospel’s message of hope.

“The Shroud is a privileged way to come into contact with Jesus, the greatest path to faith and hope.”

Special attention is paid to accessibility, with a route equipped with tactile supports and specialised guides for blind visitors, so that everyone can fully enjoy this experience.

Inauguration conference

The opening event will be held on 10 March at 6 p.m. with a conference in the presence of H.E. Rev. Card. Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of His Holiness for the Diocese of Rome.

Event Venue: Basilica San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini

Programme:

• 6:00 p.m. | Institutional greetings by the Magnificent Rector Fr. José Enrique Oyarzún, L.C.
• 6:10 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Conference ‘The Holy Shroud, between science and faith” by Prof. Emanuela Marinelli (Shroud expert) and Fr. Rafael Pascual L.C., Director of the Othonia Research Centre.
• 7:00 p.m. | Blessing of the Exhibit by H.E.R. Card. Baldassare Reina
• 7:15 p.m. | Official opening and visit to the Exhibit

Address: Basilica di San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, via Acciaioli, 2, 00186 Rome, Italy

Admission to the event is free.

Press contacts

Maria Selva Silvestri – Head of Institutional Communication
comunicazione@upra.org
+39 328 987 1119