Gesù Divin Lavoratore

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Church in Rome, Italy
41°52′07″N 12°27′59″E / 41.86871477215964°N 12.466513425132687°E / 41.86871477215964; 12.466513425132687LocationVia Oderisi da Gubbio 16, RomeCountryItalyDenominationRoman CatholicTraditionRoman RiteWebsiteOfficial websiteHistoryStatusTitular churchDedicationJesus (as the Divine Worker)Consecrated1960ArchitectureArchitect(s)Raffaele FagnoniArchitectural typeChurchGroundbreaking1955Completed1960AdministrationDistrictLazioProvinceRomeClergyCardinal protectorChristoph 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.

  • Paul Yü Pin 30 April 1969 appointed-16 August 1978 died
  • Joseph Louis Bernardin 2 February 1983 appointed-14 November 1996 died
  • Christoph Schönborn, OP 21 February 1998 appointed-present

References

  • Pope Paul VI established it as titular Church

External links

  • Gesù Divin Lavoratore