Gesù Cristo Redentore, Alcamo
# Gesù Cristo Redentore, Alcamo

Gesù Cristo Redentore ("Jesus Christ the Redeemer") is a Catholic church in Alcamo, in the province of Trapani, Italy.

## Description

In the planning of the overall parish "Gesù Cristo Redentore", they have followed the guidelines recommended by the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana (Italian Episcopal Conference) in 1993.

The church, in a central position in the district of "Sant’Anna" (in the area of Via Kennedy), is an example of how the use of glued laminated timber allows linking functionality and beauty; it is larger than 600 square metres and, in accordance with the regulations on the removing of architectural barriers, it has a sloping floor towards the Presbytery (architecture), with a declivity which allows optimal participation to the believers during the liturgical functions.

It is made up of the Presbytery, located in the apse, with a step higher than the hall, the Ambon and the sacramental area, with a wooden dome (in glued laminated timber) above it; the floor here is realized with polychrome marbles and so believers can differentiate the meaning of the different liturgical functions; a central nave, corresponding with the hall, and with about 600 seats, and two aisles for the coming in and out of people, and for the processional route during the functions; the parvis which permits the outdoor celebrations with great participation of believers, thanks to its position on the top of the staircases.

