Nostra Signora di Coromoto, Modern church building in Gianicolense, Rome, Italy
Nostra Signora di Coromoto is a church built between 1976 and 1978 to a design by architect Massimo Battaglini. It stands on a raised concrete terrace reached by two flights of stairs, with a tall brown iron cross erected in 1988. The interior has an irregular plan with a hexagonal hall, a polygonal apse, and a flat ceiling supported by laminated wood beams. The walls are brick, except the apse, which is covered in cream plaster.
The building was constructed between 1976 and 1978 with funding from members of the Italian-Venezuelan community. This period of construction reflected Rome's expansion of religious spaces to serve growing neighborhoods.
The church is named after a Venezuelan saint and reflects the connection between Rome and the Italian-Venezuelan community. Visitors can see this cultural link expressed through the church's role in serving both populations.
The church is located at Largo Nostra Signora di Coromoto and welcomes visitors during services and at other times. It is helpful to confirm opening times in advance, as these may vary throughout the week.
The church was originally to be dedicated to Saint John of God, which is why its cardinal title is Nostra Signora di Coromoto e San Giovanni di Dio, even though the church itself bears only the Venezuelan name. Pope John Paul II visited the parish in 1981.
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