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Santa Gema Galgani, Montevideo

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Saint Gemma Galgani
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LocationFlor de Maroñas, Montevideo
AddressJosé Belloni Avenue
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
DedicationGemma Galgani
Dedicated1965

The Church of Saint Gemma Galgani (Spanish: Iglesia de Santa Gema Galgani) is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Flor de Maroñas, Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]

The parish was established on 15 May 1965.[1] Held by the Passionists,[2] the temple is dedicated to saint Gemma Galgani, a former lay member of the Order.[3]

The temple also hosts concerts by the Montevideo Symphony Orchestra.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Iglesia de Santa Gema Galgani". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (in Spanish)
  2. ^ Passionists in Uruguay Archived 2013-07-05 at archive.today (in Spanish)
  3. ^ "Institutes of consecrated life in Uruguay". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (in Spanish)
  4. ^ "Concert of the Symphonic Orchestra at St. Gemma". Intendencia de Montevideo. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
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