Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the

Immaculate Conception

830 N. Franklin Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123

The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia has procured a replica of the Shroud of Turin from the Vatican for public display and veneration. The 14' x 3' linen shroud reproduction of the original Shroud has proven to be a great gift for  evangelization. Many pilgrims have visited the Cathedral at 830 North Franklin Street in Philadelphia and have been moved to tears by the image of the Crucified Man on the cloth. The symbol of the Shroud has been an instrument of grace and conversion for many who have come looking for healing, faith, and answers. It has also unhardened many a heart and helped people come to belief.

The scientific data of the Shroud has not been able to determine whether the Shroud of Turin is the actual burial cloth of Jesus, but they also have not been able to state that it is not.  According to Russ Breault, a renowned international expert on the Shroud, "the evidence put forth from science, history and scripture, if brought to a court of law, would compel the jury to say it is the burial cloth of Jesus". In the end, the Shroud is still one of the greatest mysteries of our time.

The linen cloth dates back to the time of Jesus and the vicinity of Jerusalem, using the plants and pollens found on it. The bloodstains on the cloth are consistent with blood from a wound injury and penetrate the cloth. The image upon the cloth penetrates just two micro-fibers of the thread and are a negative imprint, which when photographed becomes an actual photo of the man of the Shroud; an image which is also in 3-D. 

There is no evidence of paint, stain, pigment, scorching or chemical residue to explain the presence of the image. All attempts in recent time to duplicate the image, even with all of modern technology have failed. Scientists cannot explain how the image was formed. All of the markings on the Shroud: the scourging of the body, the crown of thorns, nail marks in the feet and wrists, piercing in the side, the unbroken legs; all these are accurate Scriptural details of the crucifixion and death of Jesus. The  face of the Crucified Man is one we have become familiar with since the early centuries. The face of Jesus we know today comes from the Shroud. There is no physical description of Jesus in the Gospels. The face of the Shroud, when overlaid with all images of Jesus from the 5th century, produce identical matches. So we believe the Shroud Image was the prototype for centuries to come.

We invite you to come and see for yourself! And like Thomas, "place your

finger in His side and in the nail marks and do not persist in your unbelief but come to believe! "

The Shroud of Turin Replica will be on display at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral until June 29, 2010.  You can get more information by visiting their website at www.philashroud.org.  or by calling 215-922-2917. The magnificent Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral is located in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, just a few blocks from St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, the resting place of St. John Neumann. The Cathedral is open Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-6:00PM and Saturday from 11:00-5:30PM  and Sunday from 8:00AM-3:00PM.  All are welcome and invited.

Archpriest Daniel Troyan

Shroud Exhibition Hours:

Tuesday and Thursday 1 PM to 6 PM

Saturday 11 AM to 5:30 PM

Sunday 8 AM to 3 PM

No charge for Exhibition.

Please visit the Treasury of Faith Museum and Byzantine Church Supplies while visiting the Cathedral and Shroud Exhibition.

Byzantine Church Supplies is open each Sunday, after the 9 AM Divine Liturgy during the exhibition.

Full size, Vatican authorized, photographic copy of Shroud of Turin, as displayed at Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

View of tee shirt available at Byzantine Church Supplies.

Front (above Face of Jesus) and back (Cathedral dome) . Tee shirts available in children and adult sizes, and in four colors (tan show in photos, blue, sage, pink).

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