The relic of “the holy face” or Veronica’s veil and other major relics kept in St. Peter’s Basilica were displayed April 7 during vespers on the fifth Sunday of Lent, also known as “Passion Sunday. The traditional veneration of the relics dates back to the 17th century.
Fifth Sunday of Lent, veneration of Veronica’s Veil
Seeking Christ’s face: Some believe hilltop shrine holds true relic
Devotees believe that the Holy Face of Manoppello was one of the burial shrouds that covered the face of Jesus in the tomb and that the image was formed miraculously at the moment of the resurrection.