Cenacle Films
Messiah (2019)
Messiah is an 8-episode series on the messianic prophecies of the Bible. Hosted by renowned actor Leonardo Defilippis and filmed at nearly 30 locations in the US, Holy Land, and Italy, Messiah takes viewers on an unforgettable journey from ancient Egypt, to the Mount of Sacrifice, to the fall of Rome.
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News and Reviews
Legatus (June 1, 2019)
Catholic News & Herald (9/11/2019)
National Catholic Register (4/10/2020)
Sister Hosea Rupprecht (6/29/2021)
Catholic TV Monthly (07/2021)
Messiah: Are You the King? (2020)
Messiah: Are You the King? is a one-hour documentary on the trial, death and resurrection of Jesus, adapted from the 8-part series Messiah. Hosted by Leonardo Defilippis and filmed across the Holy Land, Messiah: Are You the King? is a riveting examination of the public ministry of Jesus and biblical prophecies of his Passion.
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News and Reviews
Epoch Times (4/28/2022)
Mesías (2023)
Mesías is the Spanish-language adaptation of Messiah, featuring Spanish-speaking narrator, experts, and voice actors. Watch for Mesías on broadcast television and streaming platforms in 2023.
News and Reviews
Contribute to Mesías ($25,000 Budget)
Be part of the Mesías team! Your prayers, encouragement, and tax-deductible contribution to Cenacle through Xavier Mission Fund will help bring Mesías to life.
Kingdom (May 19, 2024)
Kingdom is a 12-part docuseries on the development of the Church, from the triumph of Constantine to the discoveries of Columbus. Filmed at multiple locations in Italy and Rome, Kingdom explores the rise of such world-changing practices as Christian marriage, religious life, Marian devotion and the Eucharist, and examines the fascinating ways they were foretold long in advance.
Contribute to Kingdom ($500,000 budget)
Be part of the Kingdom team! Your prayers, encouragement, and tax-deductible contribution to Cenacle through Xavier Mission Fund will help bring Kingdom to life.
Tilma (Dec 12, 2025)
Tilma is a docuseries on the history of the Church in the Americas. In the course of 8 episodes, Tilma tells the story of Guadalupe, ponders its message, and explores how Guadalupe's call to solidarity, holiness, and reverence for life has been lived — from the era of colonization until the present day.
Contribute to Tilma ($500,000 budget)
Be part of the Tilma team! Your prayers, encouragement, and tax-deductible contribution to Cenacle through Xavier Mission Fund will help bring Tilma to life.