San Giustino (church)
| San Giustino St. Justin (in English) Sancti Iustini (in Latin) | |
|---|---|
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| Basic information | |
| Location |
 Rome, Italy |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Lazio |
| Province | Rome |
| Year consecrated | 1953 |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Titular church |
| Leadership | Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Francesco Fornari |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 1952 |
| Completed | 1953 |
The church of St. Justin is a church in Rome, in the neighborhood of Alexandria, in Alexandria Avenue.
History
The building of the parish church was erected, designed by architect Francesco Fornari, June 10, 1952 with the decree of the Cardinal Vicar Clemente Micara "To care vigilant" and was inaugurated by the 29 May 1953. He was first assigned to diocesan clergy of Rome (1952-1965) to the clergy of the diocese of Bergamo. The church was visited by Pope John Paul II November 14, 1982.
The church is the seat to the titular church of "San Giustino", instituted by John Paul II in 2003 and appointed Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man as first titular.
List of Cardinal Protectors
- Pham Minh Man 21 October 2001 – present
References
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N 12°34′49″E / 41.8739°N 12.5802°E
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