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In the 1930's, French Shroud scholar Paul Vignon described a series of common characteristics visible in many early artistic depictions of Jesus. The Vignon marking, as they are known, all appear on the Shroud suggesting that it is the source of later pictures of Jesus.   A square U-shape  between the eyebrows.  A downward pointing triangle or V-shape just below the U-shape, on the bridge of the nose. Two wisps of hair going downward and then to the right. A raised right eyebrow.  Large, seemingly "owlish" eyes. This may be the result of coins placed over the eyes. An accent on the left cheek and an accent on the right cheek that is somewhat lower. A forked beard. Dr. Whanger (see below) has suggested that this may the result of a chin band tied around the head to keep the mouth closed. An enlarged left nostril.  An accent line below the nose and a dark line just below the lower lip.  A gap in the beard below the lower lip.  Hair on one side of the head that is shorter than on the other side. Christ Pantocrator, c. 1100 from dome of Church at Daphni, near Athens. Note U at bridge of nose, triangle on nose, raised right eyebrow, uneven hair, owlish eyes.

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Just as DNA and forensic science are proving guilt or innocence, forensics have also been used to document that Christianity's most treasured existing relic is indeed 2,000 years old, dating from the time of Christ.

The details of this historic confirmation will be unveiled in Secrets of the Dead Shroud of Christ, premiering Wednesday, April 7, at 9 PM on UNC-TV. Shroud of Christ documents the authenticity of the fabric experts’ work, revisits the forensic science community’s many attempts to accurately date the Shroud and follows bacteriologists’ quest to prove scientifically once and for all how the relic came to be. Featured in this special—and available for interviews—are two key experts: Barrie M. Schwortz and Dr. Stephen Mattingly.

FORENSIC VALIDATION FOR SHROUD OF TURIN!