Santa Maria Madre della Provvidenza a Monte Verde explained

Santa Maria Madre della Provvidenza a Monte Verde
Fullname:Church of Holy Mary Mother of Providence in Monteverde
Native Name:Chiesa di Santa Maria Madre della Provvidenza
Native Name Lang:it
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Coordinates:41.8782°N 12.4526°W
Location:Via di Donna Olimpia 35, Rome
Country:Italy
Language(S):Italian
Denomination:Catholic
Tradition:Roman Rite
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Founded Date:1937
Dedication:Mary, mother of Jesus (as Our Lady of Providence)
Consecrated Date:1937
Architect:Tullio Rossi
Completed Date:1937

Santa Maria Madre della Provvidenza a Monte Verde is a 20th-century parochial church and titular church in Rome, dedicated to Our Lady of Providence.[1] [2] It is located in the Monteverde area, south of Vatican City.[3]

History

The church was built in 1937, its construction ordered by Cardinal Francesco Marchetti Selvaggiani. It was originally intended for the Barnabites, but has been administered by parish clergy since its opening.[4]

In 1969, it was made a titular church to be held by a cardinal-priest.[5]

Titulars

Notes and References

  1. Book: D'Angelo, Augusto. Preti a Roma: 150 anni di sfide nella capitale. September 28, 2021. Edizioni Studium S.r.l.. 9788838251450. Google Books.
  2. Book: Rendina, Claudio. Le chiese di Roma: storie, leggende e curiosità degli edifici sacri della Città Eterna, dai templi pagani alle grandi basiliche, dai conventi ai monasteri ai luoghi di culto in periferia. November 7, 2007. Newton Compton. 9788854109315. Google Books.
  3. Book: Un salotto popolare a Roma. Monteverde (1909-1945): Monteverde (1909-1945). November 7, 2014. FrancoAngeli. 9788820456924. Google Books.
  4. Web site: Santa Maria della Provvidenza a Monteverde. October 3, 2016. Abitare A Roma.
  5. Book: Morando, Umberto. Regesto dei documenti ufficiali promulgati da Paolo VI. November 7, 1997. Istituto Paolo VI. 9788838237805. Google Books.
  6. Web site: The Official Catholic Directory for the Year of Our Lord .... November 7, 2009. P.J. Kenedy. Google Books.
  7. Web site: S. Maria Madre della Provvidenza a Monte Verde. GCatholic.