Preziosissimo Sangue di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo
| Basic data | |
|---|---|
| Patronage : | The most precious blood of our Lord Jesus Christ |
| Cardinal priest : | John Njue |
| Rank: | Title church |
| Architect : | Nello Ena |
| Architectural style : | |
| Laying of the foundation stone : | 1957 |
| Completion: | 1957 |
| Address: | Via Flaminia, 732T, 00191 Roma, Italy |
Coordinates: 41 ° 56 '46 " N , 12 ° 28' 12" O Preziosissimo Sangue di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo is a Pfarr- and title Church Roman Quartier Tor di Quinto . It is one of four churches in Rome that are dedicated to the precious blood of Christ .
history
The parish was established on October 22, 1957 by a decree by Cardinal Vicar Clemente Micara . The church was built according to plans by Nello Ena and was completed in 1957. During a visit to the parish on October 17, 1993, Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass. On November 24, 2007, Pope Benedict raised the church to the title church.
Cardinal priest
Current and so far only title holder is:
- John Njue , Archbishop of Nairobi since November 24, 2007
Individual evidence
- ^ Preziosissimo Sangue di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo . In: GCatholic . ( gcatholic.org [accessed May 14, 2017]).