Cardinal priests of San Corbiniano, Cardinal title church in Infernetto district, Rome, Italy.
San Corbiniano is a parish and cardinal titular church in Rome's southern Infernetto district, designed by architect Umberto Riva. The building features clear geometric forms and sits along Via Ermanno Wolf Ferrari in a residential area of the city.
The parish was founded in 1989 and named after Saint Corbinian, an early Christian monk who brought the faith to Bavaria. In 2010, the church was raised to the rank of cardinal titular church.
The name of the church honors Saint Corbinian, a monk and missionary who is venerated mainly in Bavaria. This gives the building a connection between Rome and southern Germany that visitors can feel in the dedication itself.
The church is in a residential area in southeast Rome and can be reached by public transport. As it is an active parish, opening hours can change depending on services and local events, so checking ahead is a good idea.
Pope Benedict XVI personally dedicated the church on March 20, 2011, which is rare for such a young parish in a simple residential neighborhood. Benedict XVI had a personal connection to this church since he came from Bavaria, and Saint Corbinian was the first bishop of Freising, his home diocese.
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