Gran Madre di Dio
| Gran Madre di Dio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chiesa della Gran Madre di Dio Church of the Great Mother of God (in English) Praecelsae dei Genitrici Dicatum (in Latin) | ||
Style Neoclassical | | |
| Groundbreaking | 1931 | |
| Completed | 1933 | |
| Administration | ||
| District | Lazio | |
| Province | Rome | |
| Clergy | ||
| Cardinal protector | Angelo Bagnasco | |
Gran Madre di Dio (Great Mother of God) is a
Description
Exterior
The main entrance is preceded by a portico with a triangular pediment supported by two columns with Corinthian capitals and side pillars. Within the pediment is the coat of arms of Pope Pius XI; There are also two side entrances that open into two bodies of curvilinear factory, placed at the side of the porch. Two small lateral bell towers, each topped with flank the large dome resting on an octagonal drum and is topped by a lantern, also octagonal. In the drum they are opened eight large rectangular windows, one per side.
Interior
The church has a Greek cross plan. semicircular apse has five arched windows, above which, within a frame, is the inscription SANCTA MARIA MATER DEI ORA PRO NOBIS (Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us). In the apse there is a fresco of the painter Federico Morgante.
List of Cardinal Protectors
- Agnelo Rossi 22 Feb 1965 appointed - 25 Jun 1984 appointed Cardinal-Bishop of Sabina e Poggio Mirteto
- Angel Suquía Goicoechea25 May 1985 appointed - 13 Jul 2006 died
- Angelo Bagnasco 24 November 2007 appointed - present
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