Santi Protomartiri a Via Aurelia Antica
| Basic data | |
|---|---|
| Patronage : | Holy First Martyr of Rome |
| Cardinal priest : | Henri Schwery |
| Rank: | Title church |
| Architect : | Francesco Fornari |
| Architectural style : | |
| Laying of the foundation stone : | |
| Completion: | 1968 |
| Address: | Via Angelo di Pietro, 50, 00165 Roma, Italy |
Coordinates: 41 ° 53 ′ 40.5 ″ N , 12 ° 26 ′ 28.8 ″ O Santi Protomartiri a Via Aurellia Antica is a parish and titular church in the Roman quarter of Aurelio on Via Angelo Di Pietro. It is dedicated to the Holy First Martyrs of Rome , who werepersecuted and murderedby the Roman Emperor Nero between July 64 and 67.
history
On May 19, 1954, the parish was founded by the decree of Cardinal Vicar Clemente Micara . The church was built according to the plans of Francesco Fornari and consecrated in 1968.
Since April 29, 1969, it has been the titular church for a cardinal priest.
layout
The floor plan is reminiscent of a Maltese cross . The building was in the neoclassical style with red bricks with white stone details. In front of the entrance facade is an open portico with a horizontal roof.
Cardinal priest
The following people were cardinal priests of this church:
- Joseph-Albert Malula , Archbishop of Kinshasa , April 28, 1969 - June 14, 1989
- Henri Schwery , Bishop of Sion , since June 28, 1991
literature
- C. Rendina: Le Chiese di Roma , Newton & Compton Editori, Milan 2000
- G. Carpaneto: Quarters XIII. Aurelio . In AA.VV, I quartieri di Roma , Newton & Compton Editori, Rome 2006