(Translated by Google) The church that I feel like my home every time I enter it is wonderful with its atmosphere in which you feel the presence of God. Peace and love are breathed inside. Fra Paolo is the incarnation of St. Francis with his presence he always manages to give you strength, joy and peace in your heart. Fra Alessandro always welcoming, smiling that you feel like a brother ready to help you. Fra Gabriele also smiling, mild and full of God's love. Fra Pierino and Fra Giampietro always busying themselves with confidentiality and silence but indispensable to keep our parish going with all their love towards everyone. We parishioners could not be luckier. Thank you for everything and for your way of doing that teaches us every day what a true Christian should be. (Original) La chiesa che sento come la mia casa entrarci ogni volta è meraviglioso con la sua atmosfera nella quale senti la presenza di Dio.Pace e amore si respirano dentro. Fra Paolo è l'incarnazione di S.Francesco con la sua presenza riesce a darti sempre forza gioia e pace nel cuore. Fra Alessandro sempre accogliente ,sorridente che senti come un fratello pronto ad aiutarti. Fra Gabriele anche lui sorridente,mite e pieno dell'amore di Dio.Fra Pierino e Fra Giampietro sempre a darsi da fare con riservatezza e in silenzio ma indispensabili per mandare avanti la nostra parrocchia con tutto il loro amore verso tutti. Noi parrocchiani non potevamo essere più fortunati.Grazie di tutto e del vostro modo di fare che ci insegna ogni giorno come deve essere un vero cristiano.

Beautiful, very large church

This beautiful Catholic Parish Church of San Giovanni Battista in Crete

Architecturally original, theologically perfect, but... ugly I had heard a lot about it, especially because of the architect who designed it in the 1950s, I had prepared for the visit by reading a learned artistic and theological guide available online on the parish website and I was animated by the best intentions when we I went. I was disconcerted, because the church is of a remarkable gloom and ugliness (for my standards of beauty, obviously). Of course, the architect who designed it - Giovanni Muzio - showed great originality by inserting a kind of canopy on the façade which should give impetus to a low and squat building and by designing a lily-shaped plan (the church widens in the final part, where four minor altars are arranged next to the main altar); but the (colours of) the materials chosen for the construction, the scarcity of light points (narrow windows of increasing length placed on the sides), the background color of the ribbed vault (on which the history of the salvation) are overall oppressive and distressing. The decorative apparatus, which responds to a very clear project of education in the faith and is - from a theological point of view - perfectly correct, seemed to me to be of poor artistic level: it perhaps also corresponds to the feelings of the people who frequent the Church, but it doesn't move me, it doesn't move me, and – above all – it doesn't attract me for its beauty.

Beautiful church

A place of profound spirituality. The doors of the church are always open, in full Franciscan spirit. Even those who come here by chance, if they enter, are certainly captured by kindness and altruism.

Small church but well cared for

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The interior of the Church, although very large, is somewhat unadorned. Only the altar part is beautiful. I was there for my niece's confirmation. In front of the entrance, coming from the street, there are two garden-type spaces... with bottles, waste paper etc. Not exactly nice to look at.

My church so many beautiful memories! I have been baptized, communion, confirmation! I lived next to the church! Unfortunately I had to leave the house in via del passero n.6, but every now and then I'm happy to pass by!🙏😢

(Translated by Google) A beautiful church with a sports center and theater in a beautiful meeting place for adults and children (Original) Una Chiesa bellissima con centro sportivo e teatro in bel luogo di incontro per grandi e bambini

(Translated by Google) Where the Franciscan friars are, there is a different air. The welcome. (Original) Dove ci sono i frati francescani, si respira un'altra aria. L'accoglienza.

(Translated by Google) Courtesy and attention make the difference good foods (Original) Cortesia e attenzione fanno la differenza cibi buoni

(Translated by Google) Nice inside. The gate around the church is characteristic. (Original) Bello l'interno. Caratteristica la cancellata intorno alla chiesa.

(Translated by Google) It is my parish of all time, for me it is unique, including the adjoining Oratory (Original) È la mia Parrocchia di sempre , per me è unica, compreso l'annesso Oratorio

(Translated by Google) church that is crowded on every occasion, so well done to all those who contribute to so many people, including: children, teenagers and entire families, who participate in their initiatives and functions (Original) chiesa che in ogni occasione è affollata, quindi bravi tutti coloro che contribuiscono a che tante persone, tra cui: bimbi, ragazzi ed intere famiglie siano partecipi alle loro iniziative e funzioni

(Translated by Google) It was nice, during this week that I spent in Milan, to participate in the Holy Mass and in the morning Lauds at 8:00 am. Praise and glory to God! (Original) È stato bello, in questa settimana che ho trascorso a Milano, partecipare alla S. Messa e alle Lodi mattutine delle 8:00. Lode e gloria a Dio!

(Translated by Google) Visited in the play area, consisting of the cinema theater which is part of the parish. Spacious hall, slightly uncomfortable seats but visibility is good. Film screenings, shows, concerts. Nice reference for the neighborhood. (Original) Visitata nella parte ludica, consistente nel cinema teatro che fa parte della parrocchia. Sala capiente, poltroncine un po' scomode ma la visibilità è buona. Proiezioni cinematografiche, spettacoli, concerti. Bel riferimento per il quartiere.