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Chiesa di San Basilio
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- Chiesa di San Basilio in Rome is a modern church with a unique blend of architectural styles: its red brick façade and simple, single-nave interior—illuminated by small triangular windows that create a soft, contemplative atmosphere—echo the spirit of Romanesque churches, while the use of concrete reflects 20th-century design. Above the entrance, a mosaic of St. Basil the Great, the 4th-century theologian to whom the church is dedicated, adds a striking artistic touch.
- The church has hosted two popes: Pope John XXIII visited in March 1963 while the building was still under construction, an event commemorated by a statue in the garden and a plaque at the entrance. Pope John Paul II also visited in 1979, underscoring the parish’s significance within the Catholic community.
- A hidden gem inside the church is the polygonal apse, frescoed in 2020 by the Aletti Centre with seven panels inspired by the 'Exameron' of St. Basil the Great—a rare example of contemporary religious art in a Roman parish church, blending ancient theological themes with modern artistic expression.