Gesù Divin Lavoratore
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (May 2017) |
| Church of Jesus the Divine Worker | |
|---|---|
| Iesu Divini Opificis (in Latin) | |
Chiesa Parrocchiale di Gesù Divino Lavoratore (in Italian) | |
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| 41°52′07″N 12°27′59″E / 41.86871477215964°N 12.466513425132687°E | |
| Location | Via Oderisi da Gubbio 16, Rome |
| Country | Italy |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Tradition | Roman Rite |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Status | Titular church |
| Dedication | Jesus (as the Divine Worker) |
| Consecrated | 1960 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Raffaele Fagnoni |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 1955 |
| Completed | 1960 |
| Administration | |
| District | Lazio |
| Province | Rome |
| Clergy | |
| Cardinal protector | Christoph Schönborn, OP |
The Church of Jesus the Divine Worker (Gesù Divin Lavoratore) is a titular church in Rome, in the Portuense district, on Via Oderisi da Gubbio.
History[edit]
The first stone of the building, designed by architect Raffaele Fagnoni, was laid on March 24,1955; May 15,1960, was consecrated by Cardinal Clemente Micara. The dedication to Jesus worker was commissioned by the popes themselves as a sign of the Church's presence in the world of work. The church is a home parish, established on March 12,1955, with the decree "Paterna solicitude"; in 1969 Paul VI awarded her the title of cardinal of "Jesus Divine Worker". Christoph Schönborn, OP has been the incumbent cardinal protector since 1998.
Description[edit]
It is circular in shape and is characterized by the high bell tower, also in a cylindrical shape. Outside it is red brick. Inside is the chancel floor, a crucifix over a background of multicolored tiles as well as a ceiling of reinforced concrete beams.
Cardinal Priest[edit]
Pope Paul VI established it as a titular church on 30 April 1969.
- Paul Yü Pin 30 April 1969 appointed-16 August 1978 died
- Joseph Louis Bernardin 2 February 1983 appointed-14 November 1996 died
- Christoph Schönborn, OP 21 February 1998 appointed-present