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gesù+divin+lavoratore Latitude and Longitude:

41°52′07″N 12°27′59″E / 41.86871477215964°N 12.466513425132687°E / 41.86871477215964; 12.466513425132687
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Church of Jesus the Divine Worker
Iesu Divini Opificis (in Latin)
Chiesa Parrocchiale di Gesù Divino Lavoratore (in Italian)
Facade
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41°52′07″N 12°27′59″E / 41.86871477215964°N 12.466513425132687°E / 41.86871477215964; 12.466513425132687
LocationVia Oderisi da Gubbio 16, Rome
Country Italy
Denomination Roman Catholic
Tradition Roman Rite
Website Official website
History
Status Titular church
Dedication Jesus (as the Divine Worker)
Consecrated1960
Architecture
Architect(s)Raffaele Fagnoni
Architectural type Church
Groundbreaking1955
Completed1960
Administration
DistrictLazio
ProvinceRome
Clergy
Cardinal protector Christoph Schönborn, OP

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 on 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 a home parish, established on 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 has been 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 a titular church on 30 April 1969.

References


gesù+divin+lavoratore Latitude and Longitude:

41°52′07″N 12°27′59″E / 41.86871477215964°N 12.466513425132687°E / 41.86871477215964; 12.466513425132687
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Church of Jesus the Divine Worker
Iesu Divini Opificis (in Latin)
Chiesa Parrocchiale di Gesù Divino Lavoratore (in Italian)
Facade
Click on the map for a fullscreen view
41°52′07″N 12°27′59″E / 41.86871477215964°N 12.466513425132687°E / 41.86871477215964; 12.466513425132687
LocationVia Oderisi da Gubbio 16, Rome
Country Italy
Denomination Roman Catholic
Tradition Roman Rite
Website Official website
History
Status Titular church
Dedication Jesus (as the Divine Worker)
Consecrated1960
Architecture
Architect(s)Raffaele Fagnoni
Architectural type Church
Groundbreaking1955
Completed1960
Administration
DistrictLazio
ProvinceRome
Clergy
Cardinal protector Christoph Schönborn, OP

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 on 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 a home parish, established on 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 has been 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 a titular church on 30 April 1969.

References


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