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{{PopulatedPlace | |||
|populated_place_name=Monza | |||
|country=Italy | |||
|administrative_subdivision=Lombardy | |||
|type=City | |||
|population=122671 | |||
|catholic_population=107950 | |||
|catholic_percentage=88 | |||
|parishes_count=34 | |||
|notable_catholic_sites=Monza Cathedral, Basilica of San Giovanni Battista, Santa Maria in Strada | |||
|patron_saint=Saint John the Baptist | |||
|date_catholicism_introduced=4th century AD | |||
|catholicism_status=Historic Catholic center, home of the Iron Crown | |||
|coordinates=45.5825, 9.2749 | |||
|area_sq_km=33.09 | |||
|founded_year=6th century BC | |||
|official_languages=Italian | |||
|historic=No | |||
|status=Active | |||
|website=https://www.comune.monza.it | |||
}} | |||
'''Monza''' is a historic city in [[Lombardy]], [[Italy]], located just northeast of Milan, renowned as a significant Catholic center within the [[Archdiocese of Milan]] and home to the revered [[Monza Cathedral]]. With a population of approximately 122,671 as of 2025, Monza has been a focal point of Catholic faith since the 4th century AD, shaped by its association with the [[Ambrosian Rite]] and the Iron Crown of Lombardy, a relic linked to early Christian emperors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Italy |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/italy/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-09-09}}</ref> About 88% of residents are Catholic, served by 34 parishes, with sites like the [[Monza Cathedral]] drawing pilgrims for its spiritual and historical significance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archdiocese of Milan Statistics |url=https://www.diocesidimilano.it/about |publisher=Archdiocese of Milan |date=2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-09-09}}</ref> Under the patronage of [[Saint John the Baptist]], Monza embodies the Church’s mission of evangelization in a dynamic urban setting.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monza Cathedral |url=https://www.duomomonza.it/en/history |publisher=Monza Cathedral |date=2024-11-01 |access-date=2025-09-09}}</ref> | '''Monza''' is a historic city in [[Lombardy]], [[Italy]], located just northeast of Milan, renowned as a significant Catholic center within the [[Archdiocese of Milan]] and home to the revered [[Monza Cathedral]]. With a population of approximately 122,671 as of 2025, Monza has been a focal point of Catholic faith since the 4th century AD, shaped by its association with the [[Ambrosian Rite]] and the Iron Crown of Lombardy, a relic linked to early Christian emperors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Italy |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/italy/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-09-09}}</ref> About 88% of residents are Catholic, served by 34 parishes, with sites like the [[Monza Cathedral]] drawing pilgrims for its spiritual and historical significance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archdiocese of Milan Statistics |url=https://www.diocesidimilano.it/about |publisher=Archdiocese of Milan |date=2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-09-09}}</ref> Under the patronage of [[Saint John the Baptist]], Monza embodies the Church’s mission of evangelization in a dynamic urban setting.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monza Cathedral |url=https://www.duomomonza.it/en/history |publisher=Monza Cathedral |date=2024-11-01 |access-date=2025-09-09}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||