Żebbuġ Parish Church In Malta: History,Facts, & Services

Żebbuġ Parish Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church located in Żebbuġ, Malta. It was built in the mid-16th century and is dedicated to Saint Philip and Saint James. The main façade is decorated with sculptures and the interior of the church also includes frescoes and works of art. History The exact date of construction of the church is uncertain but it is believed to have been built between 1565 and 1590. It is mentioned in the papal bull issued in 1575 by Pope Gregory XIII who named the church after its two patron saints, Philip and James. Facts The church is the Parish church of Żebbuġ and is considered to be one of the oldest in Malta. It is listed on the National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands and contains a number of important works of art. These include paintings of Saint Philip, Saint James and a painting of the Virgin Mary and Child, as well as a wooden carving of the Crucifixion of Jesus. Services Żebbuġ Parish Church hosts regular Masses and other services, as well as religious and spiritual retreats and educational talks. It is also a popular venue for weddings, baptisms and other special occasions.

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  1. City:

    Malta

  2. state:

    Malta

  3. country:

    Malta

  4. country code:

    MT

  5. postcode:

    2103

Location:

Malta Malta

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