San Leone I Explained

San Leone I
Other Name:St. Leo I
S. Leonis I Papæ
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Coordinates:41.8909°N 12.5293°W
Location:Via Prenestina 104, Rome
Country:Italy
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Tradition:Roman Rite
Cardinal Protector:Cristóbal López Romero
Dedication:Pope Leo I
Consecration Year:1952
Status:Titular church
Architect:Giuseppe Zander
Architectural Type:Church
Groundbreaking:1950
Completed Date:1952

The church of San Leone is a church of Rome in Prenestino-Labicano district, in via Prenestina. It is dedicated to the fifth-century pope, Pope Leo I.

History

The church was built by the architect Giuseppe Zander between 1950 and 1952.

It is the home of the parish, established 7 October 1952 by decree of the Cardinal Vicar Clemente Micara Tricesimo iam vertente. In addition it is also home since 1965 the title of cardinal "San Leone I".

The church was visited by Pope John Paul II 17 December 1989.[1]

List of Cardinal Protectors

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2 July 2018 . Visita a la Parrocchia di San Leone I. 17 December 1989 . Libreria Editrice Vaticana . it .