Gesù Divin Lavoratore

Jesus the Divine Worker (Italian:Gesù Divin Lavoratore) is a titular church in Rome, in the Portuense district, on Via Oderisi da Gubbio.

Jesus the Divine Worker
Gesù Divin Lavoratore (in Italian)
Iesu Divini Opificis (in Latin)
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictLazio
ProvinceRome
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusTitular church
LeadershipChristoph Schönborn, OP
Year consecrated1960
Location
Location Rome, Italy
Architecture
Architect(s)Raffaele Fagnoni
TypeChurch
Groundbreaking1955
Completed1960

History

The first stone of the building, designed by architect Raffaele Fagnoni, was laid 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 home parish, established 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 is 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 titular church on 30 April 1969.

References

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