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The '''Church of SS. Claudius and Andrew of the Burgundians''' ({{lang-it|Santi Claudio e Andrea dei Borgognoni}}, {{lang-fr|Saints-Claude-et-André-des-Bourguignons}}) is a [[Roman Catholic]] church dedicated to [[Saint Claudius of Besançon]] and the apostle [[Saint Andrew]]. It is one of the [[national churches in Rome]] dedicated to [[France]] ([[Franche-Comté|Free County of Burgundy]]). Built from 1728 to 1730, the church was designed by French architect [[Antoine Dérizet]]. |
The '''Church of SS. Claudius and Andrew of the Burgundians''' ({{lang-it|Santi Claudio e Andrea dei Borgognoni}}, {{lang-fr|Saints-Claude-et-André-des-Bourguignons}}) is a [[Roman Catholic]] church dedicated to [[Saint Claudius of Besançon]] and the apostle [[Saint Andrew]]{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}. It is one of the [[national churches in Rome]] dedicated to [[France]] ([[Franche-Comté|Free County of Burgundy]]). Built from 1728 to 1730, the church was designed by French architect [[Antoine Dérizet]]{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Burgundians, mostly bankers and merchants, were present in Rome since the 15th century. Following the [[Thirty Years' War]] (1618–1648) and the annexation by the [[Kingdom of France]] of the Free County of Burgundy (previously ruled by the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and today's [[Franche-Comté]]), the community grew up to twelve thousand people. In 1652 founded a national brotherhood and bought an oratory near the present Place of San Silvestro. In 1662, a hospice for pilgrims was opened near the church. [[Pope Innocent XI]] proclaimed the oratory national church of the Burgundians. |
Burgundians, mostly bankers and merchants, were present in Rome since the 15th century. Following the [[Thirty Years' War]] (1618–1648) and the annexation by the [[Kingdom of France]] of the Free County of Burgundy (previously ruled by the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and today's [[Franche-Comté]]), the community grew up to twelve thousand people{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}. In 1652 founded a national brotherhood and bought an oratory near the present Place of San Silvestro. In 1662, a hospice for pilgrims was opened near the church. [[Pope Innocent XI]] proclaimed the oratory national church of the Burgundians{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}. |
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In 1726, the old church was demolished. In June of 1728, construction of the new building designed by [[Antoine Dérizet]] began. The church was consecrated in 1731 and dedicated to [[Saint Claudius of Besançon]] and Saint Andrew the Apostle. Since 1866, the fathers of [[Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament]] officiate in the Church, holding the perpetual adoration of the Eucharist. |
In 1726, the old church was demolished. In June of 1728, construction of the new building designed by [[Antoine Dérizet]] began. The church was consecrated in 1731 and dedicated to [[Saint Claudius of Besançon]] and Saint Andrew the Apostle. Since 1866, the fathers of [[Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament]] officiate in the Church, holding the perpetual adoration of the Eucharist{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}. |
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== Interior == |
== Interior == |
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The plan of the church is a [[Greek cross]], with a hemispherical dome; [[pendentive]]s are decorated with stuccoes of the [[Four Evangelists]], while the four arches supporting the dome are decorated with stuccoes of angels and allegories of the Passion, Hope and Faith. Above the main altar, a fresco of [[Antonio Bicchi]] depicts the Lord blessing. |
The plan of the church is a [[Greek cross]], with a hemispherical dome; [[pendentive]]s are decorated with stuccoes of the [[Four Evangelists]], while the four arches supporting the dome are decorated with stuccoes of angels and allegories of the Passion, Hope and Faith. Above the main altar, a fresco of [[Antonio Bicchi]] depicts the Lord blessing{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}. |
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On the left side chapel is the polychrome marble urn, work of [[Corrado Mezzana]], containing the [[relic]]s of [[Peter Julian Eymard]], founder of the [[Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament]]. The altar is decorated with a painting by [[Placido Costanzi]] which depicts a vision of [[St. Charles Borromeo]] (1731). |
On the left side chapel is the polychrome marble urn, work of [[Corrado Mezzana]], containing the [[relic]]s of [[Peter Julian Eymard]], founder of the [[Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament]]. The altar is decorated with a painting by [[Placido Costanzi]] which depicts a vision of [[St. Charles Borromeo]] (1731){{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}. |
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The side chapel on the right is dedicated to [[St. Joseph]] and is decorated with modern works of [[Cleto Luzi]] (1949), ''"Dream of St. Joseph"'' and ''"the Flight into Egypt"''. On the altar stands a sculpture representing St. Joseph between two angels made by [[Guido Francisci]]. |
The side chapel on the right is dedicated to [[St. Joseph]] and is decorated with modern works of [[Cleto Luzi]] (1949), ''"Dream of St. Joseph"'' and ''"the Flight into Egypt"''. On the altar stands a sculpture representing St. Joseph between two angels made by [[Guido Francisci]]{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}. |
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== Exterior == |
== Exterior == |
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The façade is decorated with two large statues of [[Saint Andrew]] by [[Luc Breton]] and [[Saint Claudius of Besançon]] by [[Guillaume Antoine Grandjacquet]], made in 1771. |
The façade is decorated with two large statues of [[Saint Andrew]] by [[Luc Breton]] and [[Saint Claudius of Besançon]] by [[Guillaume Antoine Grandjacquet]], made in 1771{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110726063805/http://www.france-vatican.org/patrimoinepieux.php www.france-vatican.org/patrimoinepieux.php] |
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* http://www.saintlouis-rome.net/eglise_st_claude.php |
* http://www.saintlouis-rome.net/eglise_st_claude.php |
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Latest revision as of 15:49, 31 October 2023
| Church of SS. Claudius and Andrew of the Burgundians | |
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| Saints-Claude-et-André-des-Bourguignons(in French) | |
Santi Claudio e Andrea dei Borgognoni (in Italian) | |
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| 41°54′8.3″N 12°28′53.5″E / 41.902306°N 12.481528°E | |
| Standort | Via del Pozzetto 160, Trevi, Rome |
| Land | Italien |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Tradition | Roman rite |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Status | national church |
| Dedication | Claudius of Besançon and Andrew the Apostle |
| Consecrated | 1731 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Antoine Dérizet |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Baroque |
| Groundbreaking | 1728 |
| Completed | 1730 |
| Clergy | |
| Cardinal protector | P. Francesco Lampugnani[1] |
The Church of SS. Claudius and Andrew of the Burgundians (Italian: Santi Claudio e Andrea dei Borgognoni, French: Saints-Claude-et-André-des-Bourguignons) is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Claudius of Besançon and the apostle Saint Andrew[citation needed]. It is one of the national churches in Rome dedicated to France (Free County of Burgundy). Built from 1728 to 1730, the church was designed by French architect Antoine Dérizet[citation needed].
History
[edit]Burgundians, mostly bankers and merchants, were present in Rome since the 15th century. Following the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) and the annexation by the Kingdom of France of the Free County of Burgundy (previously ruled by the Holy Roman Empire and today's Franche-Comté), the community grew up to twelve thousand people[citation needed]. In 1652 founded a national brotherhood and bought an oratory near the present Place of San Silvestro. In 1662, a hospice for pilgrims was opened near the church. Pope Innocent XI proclaimed the oratory national church of the Burgundians[citation needed].
In 1726, the old church was demolished. In June of 1728, construction of the new building designed by Antoine Dérizet began. The church was consecrated in 1731 and dedicated to Saint Claudius of Besançon and Saint Andrew the Apostle. Since 1866, the fathers of Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament officiate in the Church, holding the perpetual adoration of the Eucharist[citation needed].
Interior
[edit]The plan of the church is a Greek cross, with a hemispherical dome; pendentives are decorated with stuccoes of the Four Evangelists, while the four arches supporting the dome are decorated with stuccoes of angels and allegories of the Passion, Hope and Faith. Above the main altar, a fresco of Antonio Bicchi depicts the Lord blessing[citation needed].
On the left side chapel is the polychrome marble urn, work of Corrado Mezzana, containing the relics of Peter Julian Eymard, founder of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. The altar is decorated with a painting by Placido Costanzi which depicts a vision of St. Charles Borromeo (1731)[citation needed].
The side chapel on the right is dedicated to St. Joseph and is decorated with modern works of Cleto Luzi (1949), "Dream of St. Joseph" and "the Flight into Egypt". On the altar stands a sculpture representing St. Joseph between two angels made by Guido Francisci[citation needed].
Exterior
[edit]The façade is decorated with two large statues of Saint Andrew by Luc Breton and Saint Claudius of Besançon by Guillaume Antoine Grandjacquet, made in 1771[citation needed].
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Statue of Saint Claudius of Besançon -
Statue of Saint Andrew
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