San Gregorio Magno alla Magliana Nuova

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San Gregorio Magno al Magliana Nouva
Church of St. Gregory the Great at New Magliana (in English)
S. Gregorii Magni in Magliana Nova (in Latin)
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Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictLazio
ProvinceRome
RiteRoman Rite
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusTitular church
LeadershipGeraldo Majella Agnelo
PatronGregory the Great
Year consecrated1963
Location
LocationPiazza Certaldo, Rome, Italy
San Gregorio Magno alla Magliana Nuova is located in Rome
San Gregorio Magno alla Magliana Nuova
Shown within Rome
Geographic coordinates41°50′42″N 12°27′32″E / 41.84498352342778°N 12.458885194051328°E / 41.84498352342778; 12.458885194051328Coordinates: 41°50′42″N 12°27′32″E / 41.84498352342778°N 12.458885194051328°E / 41.84498352342778; 12.458885194051328
Architecture
Architect(s)Aldo Aloysi
TypeChurch
StyleModern
Groundbreaking20th Century
Altar

San Gregorio Magno alla Magliana Nuova is a church in Rome, in the Magliana district, in Piazza Certaldo.

Description[]

It was built in the twentieth century by the architect Aldo Aloysi. The church is located in an elevated position with respect to the square outside, and is accessed by a ladder on the left side. exposed totally built of reinforced concrete, the church is flanked by a high bell tower, which features a statue of Christ with outstretched arms.

The church is the home of the parish, established December 14, 1963 by decree of the Cardinal Vicar Clemente Micara "Neminem sane latet". The church is linked to the titular church of "St. Gregory the Great at Magliana Nuova", instituted by Pope John Paul II February 21, 2001.

On April 6, 2014 he received the visit of Pope Francis.

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