Church of the Gesú, Catholic church from 1868 in Philadelphia, United States
The Church of the Gesú exhibits Baroque architecture with a central nave spanning 252 feet long and twin towers reaching 216 feet into the sky.
Established by Jesuit priest Burchard Villiger in 1868, the church became the center of multiple Catholic institutions including St Joseph's Preparatory School and University.
The interior features artistic contributions from Italian artist Nicola D'Ascenzo, who created detailed murals within the religious space.
The structure functions as a chapel of St Joseph's Prep since 1993, following its transition from its previous role as a parish church.
The church once housed an extensive collection of 370 religious relics obtained from Rome, along with eighteen portraits of Jesuit Superiors General by Mexican painter Miguel Cabrera.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1868
Founders: Burchard Villiger
Architects: Edwin Forrest Durang
Creator: Nicola D'Ascenzo, Edwin Forrest Durang
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: http://archphila.org/parish/gesu-church-of-the-philadelphia
GPS coordinates: 39.97361,-75.16528
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:54
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