Shrouds have long held a special place among the sacred relics of Christendom.
One in particular has drawn the interest of scholars, clergy, and the public alike: the Shroud of T.
Shrouds--so some claim--provide visible testimony to faith.
Cloaked in mystery, these artifacts have long been objects of reverence and awe, as well as sources of debates, quarrels, thefts, and excommunications.
In the Middle Ages, shrouds, like holy relics, were the prize possessions of churches and cities.
Shrouds have long held a special place among the sacred relics of Christendom