| Church of Saint Nicholas of the Lorrains San Nicola dei Lorenesi (Italian) Saint-Nicolas-des-Lorrains (French) |
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Façade of San Nicola dei Lorenesi, National Church in Rome of France (Duchy of Lorraine). |
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| Location | Rome |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | National Church in Rome of France |
| Website | Official website |
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| Architect(s) | François Desjardins |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Architectural style | Baroque |
| Completed | 1632 |
The Church of Saint Nicholas of the Lorrains (Italian: San Nicola dei Lorenesi, French: Saint-Nicolas-des-Lorrains) is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Nicholas and the apostle Saint Andrew. It is one of the national churches in Rome dedicated to France (Duchy of Lorraine). Finished in 1632,[1] the church was designed by French architect François Desjardins and constructed by Francesco Giardini.
The church was thoroughly renovated in 2006 and entitled to the Community of Saint John.
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In 1731, Corrado Giaquinto was commissionned to execute the frescoes : "Saint Nicholas water gush from cliff", "The three theologic Virtues", "The three cardinal Virtues" and in the cupola "The Paradise".