Category: Shroud Reports

New Issue of Sindon Highlights Current Shroud Research

Sindon July

The July 2026 issue of Sindon, the journal of the International Centre for Studies on the Shroud, offers a concise look at several areas of current Shroud research and outreach. The issue includes articles on the international network of Shroud studies, the chemistry of the Shroud image, the Shroud in the Gospels and the Church Fathers, and the Holy Face of Lucca after restoration.

The Shroud and Motherhood: Reflections on Sacrifice and Love

Shroud and Motherhood

The Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth bearing the image of a man believed by many to be Jesus, is a silent and profound witness to His Passion. It speaks of suffering, sacrifice, and redemptive love. And yet, in quiet and unexpected ways, it also reflects the hidden sacrifices of another kind of vocation — that of motherhood.

Though centuries removed from the Cross, mothers too offer their bodies, bear hidden wounds, and give of themselves daily out of love. In this light, the Shroud becomes not only a relic of the Passion but also a mirror for the vocation of every mother, especially in the earliest days of postpartum life

Joe Marino & The Legacy of Shroud.com

Archives

After the passing of Barrie Schwortz, longtime Shroud researcher Joe Marino stepped in as editor of Shroud.com, working to preserve Barrie’s legacy, uncover hidden archives, and guide the world’s leading Shroud resource through a historic new chapter.

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