Short History Of... The Shroud of Turin
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Jul 6, 2025 
Nora Creech, a Shroud educator and leader of Othonia in North America, dives into the mysteries surrounding the Shroud of Turin, believed to be Jesus Christ’s burial cloth. She discusses its tumultuous historical journey, its miraculous rescue from fire, and the intriguing debates about its authenticity. Nora also highlights significant scientific investigations, including 1988 carbon dating controversies and recent advancements in forensic studies. The podcast reveals how faith and science intertwine in the ongoing quest to uncover the truth behind this enigmatic relic.
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1532 Fire Rescue of Shroud
- In 1532, a blacksmith rescued the Shroud of Turin from a chapel fire, saving it despite intense heat.
- This event left burn marks on the cloth, which remain visible today as a testament to its survival.
Multiple Names Complicate History
- The Shroud was known by different names such as the Image of Edessa or the Mandillion.
- Identifying it under various names complicates tracing its history, suggesting these could be the same relic.
1350s Shroud Display in France
- In the 1350s, Geoffroy de Charny displayed the Shroud in Lirey, France, showing a faint, full-body sepia image of a crucified man.
- The image's distinctive wounds align with Christian accounts of Jesus's crucifixion and burial.