Santa Emerenziana a Tor Fiorenza

The Church of Saint Emerentiana on Tor Fiorenza (Italian: Santa Emerenziana a Tor Fiorenza, Latin: S. Emerentianae ad locum vulgo Tor Fiorenza) is a Roman Catholic titular church in Rome, built as a parish church, by decree of Cardinal Francesco Marchetti Selvaggiani. On 5 March 1973 Pope Paul VI granted it a titular church as a seat for Cardinals.[1]

Church of Saint Emerentiana on Tor Fiorenza
Santa Emerenziana a Tor Fiorenza (in Italian)
S. Emerentianae ad locum vulgo Tor Fiorenza (in Latin)
Facade of Santa Emerenziana a Tor Fiorenza.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusTitular church
LeadershipJean-Pierre Kutwa
Year consecrated1942
Location
Location Rome, Italy
Geographic coordinates41°55′43.90″N 12°30′56.85″E
Architecture
Architect(s)Tullio Rossi
TypeChurch
Groundbreaking1940
Completed1942
Website
Official website

At present the Titulus Sancta Emerentianae ad locum vulgo Tor Fiorenza is held by Jean-Pierre Kutwa.

Architecture

The facade has three doors which are framed by travertine marble. The church has three naves separated by pillars, with six side chapels. The apse is dominated by a large mosaic depicting the Triumph of the Church, by the Franciscan Belluno Ugolino.

List of Cardinal Priests

References

  • C. Rendina, Le Chiese di Roma, Newton & Compton Editori, Milano 2000
  • G. Carpaneto, Quartiere XVII. Trieste, in AA.VV, I quartieri di Roma, Newton & Compton Editori, Roma 2006
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