Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara
Church of Saint Clare in Vigna Clara Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara (in Italian) S. Clarae ad Vineam Claram (in Latin) | |
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Exterior of Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara. | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Catholic |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Titular church |
Leadership | Vinko Puljić |
Patron | Clare of Assisi |
Year consecrated | 1962 |
Location | |
Location | Via Riccardo Zandonai 4, Rome, Italy |
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Geographic coordinates | 41°56′52.88″N 12°27′22.72″E / 41.9480222°N 12.4563111°ECoordinates: 41°56′52.88″N 12°27′22.72″E / 41.9480222°N 12.4563111°E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Alberto Ressa |
Type | Church |
Website | |
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The Church of Saint Clare in Vigna Clara (Italian: Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara, Latin: S. Clarae ad Vineam Claram) is a Catholic titular church in Rome, Italy, built as a parish church by decree of Cardinal Clemente Micara. In 1969 Pope Paul VI granted it a titular church as a seat for Cardinals.[1]
The present Cardinal Priest of the Titulus Sancta Clarae ad Vineam Claram is Vinko Puljić.
Architecture[]
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Interior
The church is circular, and is based on the structure of the church of Santo Stefano Rotondo. Behind the altar is a series of paintings, which include scenes of the Nativity and the Annunciation, all done by Mariano Villalta.
List of Cardinal Priests[]
- Gordon Joseph Gray (30 April 1969 – 19 July 1993)
- Vinko Puljić (26 November 1994 – Present)
References[]
- ^ Cardinal Title S. Chiara a Vigna Clara GCatholic.org
Sources[]
- Rendina, C. (2000). Le Chiese di Roma. Milan: Newton & Compton Editori.
- M. R. Grifone - C. Rendina, Quartiere XVIII. Tor di Quinto, in AA.VV, I quartieri di Roma, Newton & Compton Editori, Roma 2006
External links[]
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