Santa Maria del Soccorso, Parish church in Collatino district, Rome, Italy
Santa Maria del Soccorso is a parish church in Rome located near Via Tiburtina, featuring a basilica layout with three naves and an apse. The apse is decorated with polychrome marble that gives the interior a refined appearance.
The church was designed by architect Tullio Rossi and consecrated in 1938 by Cardinal Francesco Marchetti Selvaggiani. It was built to serve the growing community in this Rome neighborhood.
The name refers to Mary, Help of Christians, a devotion rooted in this neighborhood. Visitors can see the painting of Madonna del Soccorso above the main altar, which reflects the spiritual importance of this veneration.
The church is near Metro Line B, with a station named after this location. Visitors can easily reach it by public transport and navigate the busy residential area around it.
A painting of Madonna del Soccorso donated by a private individual in 1946 hangs above the main altar and reflects the private support the church received. This gift shows how community involvement shaped the building in its early years.
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