Sant'Eugenio [santeuˈdʒɛːnjo] is a titular church in Rome, Italy, dedicated to Pope Eugene I (r. AD 654–657).

Sant'Eugenio
Basilica of Saint Eugene
Basilica di Sant'Eugenio
Quartiere Pinciano: Sant'Eugenio
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41°55′7.34″N 12°28′29.1″E / 41.9187056°N 12.474750°E / 41.9187056; 12.474750
LocationViale delle Belle Arti 10, Rome
CountryItaly
Language(s)Italian
DenominationCatholic
TraditionRoman Rite
Websiteparrocchiasanteugenio.it
History
Statustitular church, minor basilica
Founded1942
Founder(s)Pope Pius XII
DedicationPope Eugene I
Consecrated2 June 1951
Architecture
Architect(s)Enrico Pietro Galeazzi
Architectural typeModern Baroque
Administration
DioceseRome

History

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The first church here was built in a style imitating and updating the Baroque, sometimes called 'Mussolini Baroque'. The church was established by Pope Pius XII, in honor of his patron saint (his baptismal name was Eugenio Pacelli), and was funded by gifts he received on the Silver Jubilee of his episcopate in 1942. He consecrated its altar in 1951.

A residence college for young men studying for the priesthood at the Roman universities is annexed to the church.

The frescoes inside include The Triumph of the Cross above the altar (which includes an image of Pius), and others in the chapels of Our Lady of Fatima and of Saints Peter and Paul.

The church is being staffed by the Prelature of Opus Dei. The church is also regarded as a parish of the Prelature of Opus Dei.

Deaconry

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The church of S. Eugenio was established as a Deaconry for a Cardinal Deacon by Pope John XXIII on 12 March 1960.[1] The following have been Cardinal Deacons of S. Eugenio:

References

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  1. ^ David M. Cheney, Catholic-Hierarchy: Cardinal Deacons of S. Eugenio. Retrieved: 2016-03-16.

Bibliography

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  • Martin Bräuer, Handbuch der Kardinäle: 1846-2012 (Berlin/Boston: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG, 2014).
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  Media related to Sant'Eugenio alle Belle Arti (Rome) at Wikimedia Commons

Preceded by
Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
Landmarks of Rome
Sant'Eugenio
Succeeded by
Sant'Eustachio