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San Gregorio Magno alla Magliana Nuova

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San Gregorio Magno al Magliana Nouva
St. Gregory the Great at Magliana Nouva Template:En icon
S. Gregorii Magni in Magliana Nova Template:La icon
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictLazio
ProvinceRome
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusTitular church
LeadershipGeraldo Majella Agnelo
Year consecrated19
Location
LocationItaly Rome, Italy
Architecture
Architect(s)Aldo Aloysi
TypeChurch
Groundbreaking20th Century

St. Gregory the Great Church 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.

List of Cardinal Protectors

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