Santa Maria Madre della Provvidenza a Monte Verde
| Santa Maria Madre della Provvidenza a Monte Verde | |
|---|---|
| Church of Holy Mary Mother of Providence in Monteverde | |
Chiesa di Santa Maria Madre della Provvidenza | |
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| 41°52′42″N 12°27′09″E / 41.8782°N 12.4526°E | |
| Location | Via di Donna Olimpia 35, Rome |
| Country | Italy |
| Language(s) | Italian |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Tradition | Roman Rite |
| Website | parrocchiaprovvidenza |
| History | |
| Status | titular church |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Dedication | Mary, mother of Jesus (as Our Lady of Providence) |
| Consecrated | 1937 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Tullio Rossi |
| Architectural type | Modern |
| Completed | 1937 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Rome |
Santa Maria Madre della Provvidenza a Monte Verde is a 20th-century parochial church and titular church in Rome, dedicated to Our Lady of Providence.[1][2] It is located in the Monteverde area, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) south of Vatican City.[3]
History
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The church was built in 1937, its construction ordered by Cardinal Francesco Marchetti Selvaggiani. It was originally intended for the Barnabites, but has been administered by parish clergy since its opening.[5]
In 1969, it was made a titular church to be held by a cardinal-priest.[6]
- Titulars
- Luis Aponte Martínez (1973–2012)[7]
- Orani João Tempesta (2014–present)[8]
References
[edit]- ^ D'Angelo, Augusto (September 28, 2021). Preti a Roma: 150 anni di sfide nella capitale. Edizioni Studium S.r.l. ISBN 9788838251450 – via Google Books.
- ^ Rendina, Claudio (November 7, 2007). Le chiese di Roma: storie, leggende e curiosità degli edifici sacri della Città Eterna, dai templi pagani alle grandi basiliche, dai conventi ai monasteri ai luoghi di culto in periferia. Newton Compton. ISBN 9788854109315 – via Google Books.
- ^ Un salotto popolare a Roma. Monteverde (1909-1945): Monteverde (1909-1945). FrancoAngeli. November 7, 2014. ISBN 9788820456924 – via Google Books.
- ^ Rendina, Claudio (November 7, 2003). La grande guida delle strade di Roma: storia, arte, segreti, leggende, curiosità delle vie e delle piazze di rioni, quartieri e suburbi urbani. Newton & Compton. ISBN 9788882897390 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Santa Maria della Provvidenza a Monteverde". Abitare A Roma. October 3, 2016.
- ^ Morando, Umberto (November 7, 1997). Regesto dei documenti ufficiali promulgati da Paolo VI. Istituto Paolo VI. ISBN 9788838237805 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Official Catholic Directory for the Year of Our Lord ..." P.J. Kenedy. November 7, 2009 – via Google Books.
- ^ "S. Maria Madre della Provvidenza a Monte Verde". GCatholic.
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