Gesù Divin Lavoratore
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Church of Jesus the Divine Worker Iesu Divini Opificis (in Latin) | |
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Chiesa Parrocchiale di Gesù Divino Lavoratore | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
District | Lazio |
Province | Rome |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Titular church |
Leadership | Christoph Schönborn, OP |
Patron | Jesus (as the Divine Worker) |
Year consecrated | 1960 |
Location | |
Location | Via Oderisi da Gubbio 16, Rome, Italy |
Shown within Rome | |
Geographic coordinates | 41°52′07″N 12°27′59″E / 41.86871477215964°N 12.466513425132687°ECoordinates: 41°52′07″N 12°27′59″E / 41.86871477215964°N 12.466513425132687°E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Raffaele Fagnoni |
Type | Church |
Groundbreaking | 1955 |
Completed | 1960 |
Website | |
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The Church of Jesus the Divine Worker (Gesù Divin Lavoratore) is a titular church in Rome, in the Portuense district, on Via Oderisi da Gubbio.
History[]
The first stone of the building, designed by architect Raffaele Fagnoni, was laid March 24, 1955; May 15, 1960 was consecrated by Cardinal Clemente Micara. The dedication to Jesus worker was commissioned by the popes themselves as a sign of the Church's presence in the world of work. The church is home parish, established March 12, 1955 with the decree "Paterna solicitude"; in 1969 Paul VI awarded her the title of cardinal of "Jesus Divine Worker". Christoph Schönborn, OP is the incumbent cardinal-protector since 1998.
Description[]
It is circular in shape, and is characterized by the high bell tower, also in a cylindrical shape. Outside it is red brick. Inside is the chancel floor, a crucifix over a background of multicolored tiles as well as a ceiling of reinforced concrete beams.
Cardinal Priest[]
Pope Paul VI established it as titular church on 30 April 1969.
- Paul Yü Pin 30 April 1969 appointed-16 August 1978 died
- Joseph Louis Bernardin 2 February 1983 appointed-14 November 1996 died
- Christoph Schönborn, OP 21 February 1998 appointed-present
References[]
External links[]
- Titular churches
- Rome Q. XI Portuense
- Roman Catholic churches completed in 1960
- 20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Italy