San Gregorio Magno alla Magliana Nuova

41°50′42″N 12°27′32″E / 41.84498352342778°N 12.458885194051328°E / 41.84498352342778; 12.458885194051328LocationPiazza Certaldo, RomeCountryItalyDenominationRoman CatholicTraditionRoman RiteHistoryStatusTitular churchDedicationGregory the GreatConsecrated1963ArchitectureArchitect(s)Aldo AloysiArchitectural typeChurchStyleModernGroundbreaking20th CenturyAdministrationDistrictLazioProvinceRomeClergyCardinal protectorSede vacante

San Gregorio Magno alla Magliana Nuova 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. 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 on 14 December 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 on 21 February 2001.

On 6 April 2014, church received the visit of Pope Francis.

List of Cardinal Protectors

• Geraldo Majella Agnelo 21 February 2001 – 26 August 2023

References

External links

• San Gregorio Magno ^{[self-published]}