Sacro Cuore di Gesù agonizzante a Vitinia, Catholic church in Vitinia, Rome, Italy
Description
Sacro Cuore di Gesù agonizzante is a church in Rome built from reinforced concrete with parabolic arches that define seven distinct sections throughout its interior. The building contains two independent levels connected by an elliptical opening positioned above the altar area.
History
Cardinal Clemente Micara established the parish in 1955 during a period of expansion in the surrounding neighborhood. Pope Paul VI elevated it to titular church status in 1969, giving it significance within Rome's ecclesiastical structure.
Culture
The church uses small glass-cement openings in its walls to let filtered natural light into the interior, creating a calm space for visitors. This thoughtful approach to lighting shapes the experience when entering the sacred space.
Practical
The church is located at Via Sant'Arcangelo di Romagna 70 in the Vitinia neighborhood, accessible by public transport. Both interior levels are open to visitors, allowing you to experience different perspectives of the space from each floor.
Did you know?
The entrance features a circular ramp system whose architectural elements reference the Crown of Thorns through the building's form. This symbolic design is subtly woven into the modern structure and often goes unnoticed by casual visitors.
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