San Gregorio Magno alla Magliana Nuova

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San Gregorio Magno al Magliana Nouva
Church of St. Gregory the Great at New Magliana (in English)
S. Gregorii Magni in Magliana Nova (in Latin)
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San Gregorio Magno alla Magliana Nuova
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41°50′42″N12°27′32″E / 41.84498352342778°N 12.458885194051328°E / 41.84498352342778; 12.458885194051328 Coordinates: 41°50′42″N12°27′32″E / 41.84498352342778°N 12.458885194051328°E / 41.84498352342778; 12.458885194051328
LocationPiazza Certaldo, Rome
Country Italy
Denomination Roman Catholic
Tradition Roman Rite
History
Status Titular church
Dedication Gregory the Great
Consecrated 1963
Architecture
Architect(s) Aldo Aloysi
Architectural type Church
Style Modern
Groundbreaking 20th Century
Administration
Province Rome
DistrictLazio
Clergy
Cardinal protector Geraldo Majella Agnelo
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San Gregorio Magno alla Magliana Nuova is a church in Rome, in the Magliana district, in Piazza Certaldo.

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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. exposed 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 December 14, 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 February 21, 2001.

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

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