Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara

Not to be confused with Santa Chiara, Rome.
Church of Saint Clare in Vigna Clara
Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara (in Italian)
S. Clarae ad Vineam Claram (in Latin)
Exterior of Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara.
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41°56′52.88″N 12°27′22.72″E / 41.9480222°N 12.4563111°E / 41.9480222; 12.4563111
LocationVia Riccardo Zandonai 4, Rome
CountryItaly
DenominationCatholic
TraditionRoman rite
WebsiteOfficial website
History
StatusTitular church
DedicationClare of Assisi
Consecrated1962
Architecture
Architect(s)Alberto Ressa
Architectural typeChurch
Clergy
Cardinal protectorVinko Puljić

The Church of Saint Clare in Vigna Clara (Italian: Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara, Latin: S. Clarae ad Vineam Claram) is a Catholic titular church in Rome, Italy, built as a parish church by decree of Cardinal Clemente Micara. In 1969 Pope Paul VI granted it a titular church as a seat for Cardinals.[1]

The present Cardinal Priest of the Titulus Sancta Clarae ad Vineam Claram is Vinko Puljić.

Architecture

Interior

The church is circular, and is based on the structure of the church of Santo Stefano Rotondo. Behind the altar is a series of paintings, which include scenes of the Nativity and the Annunciation, all done by Mariano Villalta.

List of Cardinal Priests

References

  1. ^ Cardinal Title S. Chiara a Vigna Clara GCatholic.org

Sources

  • Rendina, C. (2000). Le Chiese di Roma. Milan: Newton & Compton Editori.
  • M. R. Grifone - C. Rendina, Quartiere XVIII. Tor di Quinto, in AA.VV, I quartieri di Roma, Newton & Compton Editori, Roma 2006
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