San Giustino, Rome Explained

Chiesa di San Giustino
Other Name:St. Justin
Sancti Iustini
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Location:Viale Alessandrino 144, Rome
Country:Italy
Province:Rome
District:Lazio
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Tradition:Roman Rite
Cardinal Protector:Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man
Dedication:Justin Martyr
Consecration Year:1953
Status:Titular church
Architect:Francesco Fornari
Style:Vernacular
Architectural Type:Church
Groundbreaking:1952
Completed Date:1953

The church of San Giustino is a church in Rome, in the neighborhood of Alexandria, in Alexandria Avenue.

History

The building of the parish church was erected, designed by architect Francesco Fornari, June 10, 1952 with the decree of the Cardinal Vicar Clemente Micara "To care vigilant" and was inaugurated by the 29 May 1953. He was first assigned to diocesan clergy of Rome (1952-1965) to the clergy of the diocese of Bergamo.The church was visited by Pope John Paul II November 14, 1982.

The church is the seat to the titular church of "San Giustino", instituted by John Paul II in 2003 and appointed Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man as first titular.

List of Cardinal Protectors

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