The Sudarium of Oviedo

By Crusader1307

From The Roman word associated with ''Sweat Cloth'' – The ''Sudarium of Oviedo'' is reputed to be a ''blood stained'' cloth, roughly 35-inches in length. Dated to the 7th Century AD, the cloth is claimed to have been used on the body of Jesus Christ after His execution in Jerusalem at the hands of The Romans. Kept at The Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo, Spain – it was used to clean off His face to removed the blood lost during His tortures. Carbon Dating is said to be inconclusive due to many Centuries of contamination (poor storage and being handled by perhaps thousands. It's 7th Century Ad dating is related to it's ownership by King Alfonso II of Asturias. Seen as a ''Holy Relic'' in Christianity, it is often ''shown'' on ''Good Friday'' Celebrations at it's current Home.