San Marco Evangelista in Agro Laurentino, Modern Catholic church in Giuliano-Dalmata quarter, Rome, Italy.
San Marco Evangelista in Agro Laurentino is a modern church in the Giuliano-Dalmata neighborhood completed in 1972 and located on Piazza Giuliani e Dalmati. Inside, a prominent bronze sculpture of Madonna by Perrotta and a bronze crucifix by U. Montalbano mark the contemporary style of the building.
Cardinal Vicar Francesco Marchetti Selvaggiani established the parish in 1950, with architect Ennio Canino designing the structure built between 1970 and 1972. This founding followed the arrival of refugees from the Adriatic region seeking shelter in Rome after World War II.
The crypt displays mosaics honoring saints from the northeastern Adriatic region, reflecting the bond with Istrian and Dalmatian communities who relocated to Rome. These artworks tell the story of people whose roots lay in those lands and who built new lives here.
The building sits on an actively used square and is straightforward to reach, with the church serving both as a parish site and a cardinal title. Visitors should note this is an active place of worship where visiting times may vary depending on liturgical services.
The Lion of Saint Mark positioned above the portico connects this building to Julian March refugees who sought shelter in Rome after World War II. This symbol marks the memory of those who lost their homeland and formed a new community here.
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