The Sudarium of Oviedo, or Shroud of Oviedo,

[rappahannock_rev]

In normal years, I'm informed, the Sudarium is made available for viewing on only three days each year. One of those days is the Feast of the Holy Cross -- September 14th. Now, I'm determined to return to Spain in September, and I'd gladly structure my walk around seeing it, if possible.

Anyone actually done that? Seen the Sudarium on September 14th? How easy/hard/simple/stressful was it? Any suggestions?

 

[Texas Walker]

Not directly answering your question, but the Sudarium (cloth) is in the room of relics at the cathedral, in an ancient box with the photo of the relic above the box. It is protected by glass, and for those pilgrims who are interested, there was a prie-dieu in front of it for persons to venerate the relic even though it wasn't out for direct viewing.

 

[oursonpolaire]

The bookstall also offers a special sello for your credencial. The relics of Saint Eulalia are in a side chapel.

 

[Tia Valeria]

The Sudarium is the headcloth and would have been separate to the Shroud. Gospel of St John, chapter 20 verse 7.
Interesting research continues........☺

 

[Jim]

Not directly answering your question, but the Sudarium (cloth) is in the room of relics at the cathedral, in an ancient box with the photo of the relic above the box. It is protected by glass, and for those pilgrims who are interested, there was a prie-dieu in front of it for persons to venerate the relic even though it wasn't out for direct viewing.

Yes, I saw it in 2009 on an odd day in mid-November, nothing to do with any major or special religious feast day. With stamped credential (I am also a senior citizen, so it might have been that discount or an additional one- don't remember how handled), there was a minimal fee of 2 or 3 euros to ascend a staircase and look at the cloth.
I was very moved at seeing it and in late July 2011, I returned with my spouse and a long-time friend to see it-- same deal-- ascend a staircase to the room of relics for viewing after paying a small fee.

 

[JiminVa]

In normal years, I'm informed, the Sudarium is made available for viewing on only three days eash year. One of those days is the Feast of the Holy Cross -- September 14th. Now, I'm determined to return to Spain in September, and I'd gladly structure my walk around seeing it, if possible.

Anyone actually done that? Seen the Sudarium on September 14th? How easy/hard/simple/stressful was it? Any suggestions?

Rappahannock Rev. Thanks for your post. I was aware that there are many relics in Oviedo but not that the Sudarium was one of those relics. Good info in this thread! I too hope to be on a Comino route in Aug/Sept next year. Hopefully starting in Lourdes. I'll have to see if I can work out a side trip to Oviedo. Also seems we are neighbors. I'm guessing I'm a little north of you.

 

[Sara_Dhooma]

In normal years, I'm informed, the Sudarium is made available for viewing on only three days eash year. One of those days is the Feast of the Holy Cross -- September 14th. Now, I'm determined to return to Spain in September, and I'd gladly structure my walk around seeing it, if possible.

Anyone actually done that? Seen the Sudarium on September 14th? How easy/hard/simple/stressful was it? Any suggestions?

I also would like to view the Sudarium. Do you where to find information about viewing on September 14th or the other two dates?

 

[Kathor1]

I also would like to view the Sudarium. Do you where to find information about viewing on September 14th or the other two dates?

I don't know any specifics for Oviedo but the usual procedure in many places, as far as I know, is that a precious relic is unveiled or shown during mass and then displayed in the cathedral or church for the faithful to venerate during the day.

Here is a photo of the exhibition of the Sudarium in the Cathedral of Oviedo on 14 September 2020:

Source: Exhibición del Santo Sudario

 

[Kathor1]

Exhibición del Santo Sudario en la Catedral por el Jubileo de la Santa Cruz | El Comercio: Diario de Asturias

Tres días al año se exhibe el Santo Sudario y uno de ellos es el 14 de septiembre. La Catedral celebró ayer por la tarde la misa que da origen a la Perdonanza y el Jubil

www.elcomercio.es

Jubileo de la Santa Cruz - Catedral de Oviedo. Pagina Oficial

El Jubileo de la Santa Cruz, del 14 al 21 de septiembre, durante estos días estará expuesto el Santo Sudario en la Cámara Santa.

catedraldeoviedo.com

These two links (one from a news article of 2019 and the other from the Oviedo Cathedral's blog of 2020) seem to indicate that the Sudarium is unveiled during mass on the evening of 14 September and then on public display in the Cámera Santa until 21 September when mass in honour of San Mateo is celebrated and the Sudarium is displayed for the faithful again during mass.

 

[wayfarer]

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[Kathor1]

This article, from August 2014, seems to indicate that thanks to better conservation procedures and conditions, the Sudarium of Oviedo is indeed displayed during a total of three weeks per year, instead of only three days as in previous years, namely during Semana Santa, during the week following Easter and during the week 14-21 September. This article also says that during this week, the faithful can visit from 10 am until 6 pm to pray before the Sudarium and to obtain the indulgence.

Times need to be checked for 2021, obviously, but at least this provides a general idea of practical arrangements.

El Sudario se expondrá por primera vez durante todos los días de la perdonanza

Las nuevas condiciones de conservación permiten al cabildo ampliar a tres semanas al año la exhibición de la reliquia para mejorar su conocimiento

www.lne.es

 

[trecile]

Yes, I saw it in 2009 on an odd day in mid-November, nothing to do with any major or special religious feast day. With stamped credential (I am also a senior citizen, so it might have been that discount or an additional one- don't remember how handled), there was a minimal fee of 2 or 3 euros to ascend a staircase and look at the cloth.
I was very moved at seeing it and in late July 2011, I returned with my spouse and a long-time friend to see it-- same deal-- ascend a staircase to the room of relics for viewing after paying a small fee.

When I was there last year I thought that I saw a sign that said that it was a replica of sudarium that was on display.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

Here is a photo of the exhibition of the Sudarium in the Cathedral of Oviedo on 14 September 2020:

Source: Exhibición del Santo Sudario

Excellent! Thank you!....

Looks a lot like the way the Shroud of Turin was displayed when I paid my respects back in the '70s.

 

[J.Patrick]

By chance, I unwittingly stumbled into Oviedo on September 14th and went to confession. When my confessor learned that I was a priest, he explained the significance of the day and invited me to concelebrate. There were another 20 or so priests as well. I was able to join with them, and the faithful, in reverencing the sudarium. It was so very moving. I took the following pictures.


pictures.

 

[Damico Walking]

By chance, I unwittingly stumbled into Oviedo on September 14th and went to confession. When my confessor learned that I was a priest, he explained the significance of the day and invited me to concelebrate. There were another 20 or so priests as well. I was able to join with them, and the faithful, in reverencing the sudarium. It was so very moving. I took the following pictures.


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Wonderful coincidence. Was it open to the general public given the Covid-19 pandemic? And do you know if it was on display for the week or just the 14 and 21?

 

[Damico Walking]

In normal years, I'm informed, the Sudarium is made available for viewing on only three days each year. One of those days is the Feast of the Holy Cross -- September 14th. Now, I'm determined to return to Spain in September, and I'd gladly structure my walk around seeing it, if possible.

Anyone actually done that? Seen the Sudarium on September 14th? How easy/hard/simple/stressful was it? Any suggestions?

My wife and I are planning our camino for 2021 and will set our schedule to coincide with the veneration on September 14. With any luck we will see you there.

 

[J.Patrick]

Wonderful coincidence. Was it open to the general public given the Covid-19 pandemic? And do you know if it was on display for the week or just the 14 and 21?

My visit was back in 2017. Sorry about leaving that out. I think the Sudarium was only available during the scheduled mass times. But I am not sure. It’s not the kind of thing that you would simply leave out.

 

[Roblarson]

Great info, Thank you all. I plan to visit in September from Minnesota. I am a professor at a Catholic college. I am hopeful for information that will make the journey more beneficial and joyful. I plan to document the experience, and possibly interview experts and keepers of the Sudarium for a novel related to the relic. My research is about the feasibility 2022-2024 artificial intelligence-guided genetic testing on material from the Sudarium.

 

[Owensr23]

I am also are planning a Camino for 2021 and will set my schedule to coincide with the viewing September 14-21 (the octave).

The information I have now is it will be on display on Feast of the Triumph of the Cross on 14 September, and its octave on 21 September.

Hoping to get better information as the time gets closer on when the actual Sudarium is on display.

 

[The Kolbist]

We too will be doing the Del Norte on Sept 2021 (God-willing!), do you have any link that you can share so we can accurately schedule our visit to the Sudarium? thanks in advance

 

[rappahannock_rev]

Original Poster here! When planning my September 2021 walk I completely forgot about seeing the Sudarium -- something high on my relic-gawking list.

I'm now locked into a late-on-September 14 arrival at MAD Barajas. Close, but no cigar, as they used to say! Can't see any way to slip in a visit to Oviedo this year. (Big sigh....)

 

[Damico Walking]

Original Poster here! When planning my September 2021 walk I completely forgot about seeing the Sudarium -- something high on my relic-gawking list.

I'm now locked into a late-on-September 14 arrival at MAD Barajas. Close, but no cigar, as they used to say! Can't see any way to slip in a visit to Oviedo this year. (Big sigh....)

I had originally planned our Camino for May of 2020, nuf said. I re-planned it for September 2021 with a plan to see the Sudarium at the end of our Camino but with things just starting to open we didn't want to spend months worrying about how Covid-19 will or could impact our trip. So now we are finalizing our walk in April 2022, still part of the extended Holy Year. We will start our trip in Oviedo on Good Friday when the Sudarium is on display, then travel to Portugal for our actual Camino. I have seen the Sudarium picture and silver plated box it is held in at the cathedral in Oviedo and certainly don't want to miss seeing the actual cloth. You may still have some hope since it will also be on display September 21, if you can swing it that is.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Original Poster here! When planning my September 2021 walk I completely forgot about seeing the Sudarium -- something high on my relic-gawking list.

I'm now locked into a late-on-September 14 arrival at MAD Barajas. Close, but no cigar, as they used to say! Can't see any way to slip in a visit to Oviedo this year. (Big sigh....)

Post #19 above by @Owensr23 says it will also be on display on September 21. With good luck you may still be able to it.