San Gerardo Maiella, Rome

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The church of St. Gerard Majella is a church of Rome in Prenestino-Labicano district, in Via Romolo Balzani.

St. Gerard Majella
San Gerardo Maiella (in Italian)
Sancti Gerardii Maiella (in Latin)
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41°52′52″N 12°33′22″E / 41.8811°N 12.5561°E / 41.8811; 12.5561
LocationVia di San Sebastianello, Campo Marzio, Rome
CountryItaly
DenominationRoman Catholic
TraditionRoman Rite
History
StatusTitular church
DedicationGerard Majella
Consecrated1982
Architecture
Architect(s)Aldo Aloysi
Architectural typeChurch
Groundbreaking1980
Completed1981
Administration
DistrictLazio
ProvinceRome
Clergy
Cardinal protectorRuben Salazar Gomez
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History

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It was built between 1980 and 1981 by the architect Aldo Aloysi, and was consecrated 25 March 1982 by Cardinal Ugo Poletti.

The church is home parish, established 20 April 1978 by Cardinal Ugo Poletti Vicar with the decree His Holiness. It is home to the cardinal's title of "St. Gerard Majella", instituted by Pope John Paul II 26 November 1994.

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