The Jubilee Church, formally known as Chiesa di Dio Padre Misericordioso (Italian for "Church of God the Merciful Father"), is a Catholic church and community center in Tor Tre Teste in Rome. According to Richard Meier, its architect, it is "the crown jewel of the Vicariato di Roma's (Archdiocese of Rome) Millennium project" (p. 354). The church serves eight thousand residents of the Tor Tre Teste area and was meant to socially "revive" Tor Tre Teste.

Meier was selected as the architect as winner of a competition that included famous architects such as Frank Gehry, Santiago Calatrava and Tadao Ando in 1996.

The site

The church's site is divided into four main parts: first, the precinct, including the church and community center; second, the northeast terrace; third, the northwest recreation court; fourth, the west parking area.

Design and construction

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Designed to look like a ship, the south side of the church features three large curved walls of pre-cast concrete.</blockquote>

Cardinal protectors

  • Crescenzio Sepe (cardinal-deacon 2001–2006; cardinal-priest pro hac vice 2006–present)

See also

  • Churches of Rome

References

  • Meier, R. & Frampton, K. & Rykwert, J. & Holl, S. (2004). Richard Meier Architect. New York: Rozzoli International Publications, Inc.

Further reading

  • Ila Bêka & Louise Lemoine (2013) Xmas Meier, BêkaPartners, . Book and DVD (Trailer)
  • Official website
  • Photos of exterior and interior of church