Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara

Not to be confused with the church of Santa Chiara, Rome.
Church of Saint Clare in Vigna Clara
Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara (Italian)
S. Clarae ad Vineam Claram (Latin)

Exterior of Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara.
Basic information
Location Italy Rome, Italy
Geographic coordinates 41°56′52.88″N 12°27′22.72″E / 41.9480222°N 12.4563111°ECoordinates: 41°56′52.88″N 12°27′22.72″E / 41.9480222°N 12.4563111°E
Affiliation Roman Catholic
Year consecrated 1962
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Titular church
Leadership Vinko Puljić
Website Official website
Architectural description
Architect(s) Alberto Ressa
Architectural type Church

The Church of Saint Clare in Vigna Clara (Italian: Santa Chiara a Vigna Clara, Latin: S. Clarae ad Vineam Claram) is a Roman Catholic titular church in Rome, built as a parish church by decree of Cardinal Clemente Micara. In 1969 Pope Paul VI granted it a titular church as a seat for Cardinals.[1]

The present Cardinal Priest of the Titulus Sancta Clarae ad Vineam Claram is Vinko Puljić.

Architecture

The church is circular, and is based on the structure of the church of Santo Stefano Rotondo. Behind the altar is a series of paintings, which include scenes of the Nativity and the Annunciation, all done by Mariano Villalta.

List of Cardinal Priests

References

  1. ↑ Cardinal Title S. Chiara a Vigna Clara GCatholic.org