The National Shroud of Turin Exhibit is preparing a long-term display, beginning with our authentic life-sized Shroud replica at Mary Queen of the Universe Basilica and National Shrine in Orlando, Florida. The Shroud replica is shown above as it was displayed at the St. Pope John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C. This authentic replica was produced in Turin, Italy, by the Shroud authorities.
Help us build out our Orlando Shroud of Turin Exhibit!
Beginning in the fall of 2025, this exact Shroud replica will be displayed in the Orlando Basilica's administrative/conference building, adjacent to the magnificent 2,500-seat sanctuary shown below.
Every week, thousands of Orlando visitors attend mass at the sanctuary of Mary Queen of the Universe Basilica and National Shrine. In addition to the Shroud of Turin replica exhibit opening in October, tourists can walk the 14-station Gospel Gardens/Stations of the Cross.
The Gospel Gardens are 14 life-sized bronze panels, soon to be Orlando's newest attraction.
Shown below is Station 13 - Jesus taken down from the cross.
The Gardens are an epic achievement created by our partner, world-renowned sculptor Timothy Schmalz. With his two sculptures permanently installed in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, Schmalz is considered a “modern-day Michelangelo,” and called "The Pope’s Sculptor" by Vatican News.
Shown below is Station 4 - Jesus meets his mother
Shown below is Station 14 - Jesus is laid in the tomb
Learn about renowned Vatican sculptor Timothy Schmalz and his partnership with the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit. Timothy is creating two Shroud-inspired sculptures that you soon can purchase in various sizes to help fund our new National Shroud of Turin Exhibit at Mary Queen of the Universe and National Shrine in Orlando, Florida. Shown below is the first sculpture of Pope Leo XIV, crafted by Timothy Schmalz
