San Callisto
San Callisto (English: Saint Callixtus, Latin: S. Calixti) is a Roman Catholic titular church in Rome, Italy, built over the site of Pope Callixtus I's martyrdom (c. AD 222).
| San Callisto | |
|---|---|
| St. Callistus S. Calixti (in Latin) | |
Chiesa di San Calisto | |
Facade of San Callisto. | |
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| 41°53′20.56″N 12°28′13.75″E | |
| Location | Piazza di San Calisto, Rome |
| Country | Italy |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Tradition | Roman Rite |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Status | Titular church |
| Dedication | Pope Callixtus I |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Orazio Torriani |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 8th century AD |
| Completed | 1613 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Diocese of Rome |
| Clergy | |
| Cardinal protector | Wim Eijk |
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