| 词条 | St Peter's Italian Church |
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| name = St. Peter's Italian Church | fullname = | color = | image = St Peters Italian Church.jpg | imagesize = | caption = | landscape = | denomination = Roman Catholic | diocese = Westminster | parish = | division = | subdivision = | founded_date = | founder = | architect = Sir John Miller-Bryson | style = | constructed_date = | consecrated date = 16 April 1863 | dedicated_date = | closed_date = | demolished_date = | bishop = | priest = | archdeacon = | dean = | provost = | rector = | canon = | prebendary = | curate = | chaplain = | vicar = | deacon = | abbot = | minister = | seniorpastor = | pastor = | location = 136 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL | country = United Kingdom | website = {{URL|www.italianchurch.org.uk}} }} St. Peter's Italian Church is a basilica-style church located on Clerkenwell Road, Holborn, London. It lies just within the boundaries of the London Borough of Camden, but is particularly associated with the Italian community of Clerkenwell (whose hub lies within the London Borough of Islington). HistoryThe church was built at the request of Saint Vincent Pallotti, and remains under the control of the Pallotine order which he founded. He had assistance from the politician and activist Giuseppe Mazzini, who was in London at the time.[1] It was intended for the use of the growing number of Italian immigrants in London in the mid 19th century, and was modelled by Irish architect Sir John Miller-Bryson on the Basilica San Crisogono in Rome. It was consecrated on 16 April 1863 as The Church of St. Peter of all Nations. At the time of consecration, it was the only basilica-style church in the UK. Its organ was built in 1886 by Belgian Anneesen. During World War II, when Italian immigrants were interned, Irish Pallottines made use of the church. In 1953 it was returned to Italian control, since when it has been substantially remodelled, most notably in 1996. The church has been the main gathering and reunion venue for the "Little Italy" community of Clerkenwell, and is a central feature of the annual processione held in mid-July.[2] ArchitectureThe frontal section of the church consists of a loggia and portico with twin arches, above which are three alcoves. The central alcove contains a statue of Christ, whilst the sides contain statues of St. Bede and St. George. Between the alcoves are two large mosaics depicting the miracle of the fishes and Jesus giving the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven to St. Peter.[3] In the loggia are two wall memorials: one, installed in 1927, to veterans (mostly Italian Britons) of World War I; and the other, installed in 1960, to 446 Italians who lost their lives on the SS Arandora Star in 1940. Above the façade is a 33-metre-high bell tower, built in 1891, which houses a bell known as "The Steel Monster". {{Quote|Although the original grand designs were never fully realised owing to a shortage of money, the final church built by J. M. Bryson proved to be pretty substantial. By the time it was completed, the nineteen metre high church had a capacity of two thousand and was the only church in the country to be built in the Roman Basilican style. The church seems to be jammed between various tall buildings, but it has a large and splendid interior. Today it has been accorded the status of a Grade II listed building. The church was equipped with a great bell cast in 1862 by Naylor Vickers of Sheffield which was one of several bells exhibited at the International Exhibition that year. The casting would have taken place under the watchful eyes of Col. Tom E. Vickers, who ran the foundry at Millsands (which is on the River Don in Sheffield). It was (and still is) one of the largest bells in England, (not the largest RC bell: Hosanna, Downside, Ampleforth, Liverpool RC Metropolitan are all larger). With a weight of approximately 87 cwt and a diameter of 90 inches (228.5 cm), this bell really is big....At that time, the only other large bell in London (apart from Big Ben in Westminster) was Great Tom in St Paul’s, Cathedral. At over 102 cwt, Great Tom is a heavier bell, but is nonetheless 7 inches smaller than the steel one.[4]}}See also
References1. ^Italian London BBC London, 02/07/2008, 12:25UK (Accessed 27/08/2008) 2. ^Photos of the "Processione" 3. ^Photos of the church 4. ^The Steel Monster bell External links{{Commons category|St Peter's Italian Church, London}}
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