Santa Monica degli Agostiniani, Augustinian chapel in Borgo district, Rome, Italy
Santa Monica degli Agostiniani is a small chapel within the International College of Augustinians in Rome, featuring finely crafted internal mosaics and classical elements of Roman religious architecture. The interior feels simple yet refined, with details that emphasize Augustinian heritage.
The chapel was designed and built in 1941 by Giuseppe Momo as a religious center for the International Augustinian College. In 2023, it received the elevated status of a titular deaconry within the Catholic Church, marking a significant church recognition.
The chapel is dedicated to Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine, and carries her name. Visitors find here a place of quiet devotion where Augustinian spirituality remains alive in daily practice.
The chapel is accessible on weekdays for masses, with services in the morning and evening at different times. On weekends there are multiple mass times, allowing visitors to plan a visit with some flexibility.
The chapel is part of the International Augustinian College grounds and sits on land that borders Vatican City. This location gives it particular significance within the network of Catholic institutions in Rome.
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