Relics of the Passion in Connecticut April 2016

St. Matthew’s Church,
120 Church Avenue
Bristol, CT

Relics of the Passion will be presented on Apr 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Ph:  860-583-1833

Link this information was found at:

http://archdioceseofhartford.org/event/cathedral-of-saint-joseph-to-host-relics-of-christs-passion/

The Relics of the Passion collection includes:

1) A piece of the True Cross, which was discovered by St. Helena
2) A piece of the Holy Table (Mensae Coenae D.N.J.C.), from the room where the Last Supper took place
3) A piece of the Column of Flagellation
4) A piece of The Crown of Thorns
5) A replica of the Holy Nail, fashioned using filings from the true nails, making it a relic of a lesser class.
6) A relic from the head of St. Longinus, the centurion who pierced the side of Christ
7) A picture of (the effigy of) the Veil of Veronica touched to the original with a Vatican seal attesting to the fact.
8) A piece of the exterior wrapping for the Shroud of Turin (Sindonis D.N.J.C.)

The documents for these relics have been reviewed and authenticated prior to the commencement of the first tour in 2007.  Since then, the Relics of the Passion have been venerated in more than 12 archdioceses and 9 dioceses throughout the world.  While this collection was in the Philippines, more than a million people came to see the rare relics. Tours for these relics are generally limited by the travel availability of the members of the Apostolate and are traditionally presented to the public only on a limited basis during the Lenten season.  However, because of the Holy Father’s declaration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, the Apostolate for Holy Relics is pleased to be presenting this extraordinary collection with a customized program at area churches as part of a nationwide tour promoting God’s Mercy.

AHR is an organization founded in Los Angeles in 2006. Additional information regarding the Apostolate for Holy Relics can be found at relictour.com or by contacting denise@relictour.org.