San Giovanni Calibita
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| San Giovanni Calibita | |
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| English name: | St John Calibytis |
| Dedication: | St John Calibytis |
| Denomination: | Roman Catholic |
| National church: | 1640 |
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| Architect(s): | Romano Carapecchia |
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| Contact data | |
| Address: | Isola Tiberina 39 00186 Rome |
| Phone: | 06 68 37 342 |
| Fax: | 06 68 34 001 |
San Giovanni Calibita is a church dedicated to St John Calibytis. It is located on the Tiber island opposite San Bartolomeo all'Isola.
[edit] History
The church was built in 1640 on the site of an 11th century church dedicated to St John the Baptist. When St John Calibytis' body was found underneath the altar during construction, it was rededicated to him.
It is part of the hospital belonging to the Order of the Fatebenefratelli.
[edit] Exterior
The façade, designed in 1711, is the work of Romano Carapecchia.
Next to the church is an 11th century tower that belonged to a fortress.
[edit] Interior
The interior is mainly from the 18th century.
There is a painting by Corrado Gioquinto in the ceiling.
St John Calibytis' body is buried underneath the altar.
