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dome of the chapel. The chapel was blessed by the then Archpriest Dr Joseph Farrugia on 10 July 2005. This unusual style was chosen for its cultural association with the Christian Churches of the East. The aim was to help instil in the Catholic faithful the awareness that the universal Church breathes through two lungs, that of the Western Church as well as that of the Eastern-rite sui-iuris Catholic Churches in communion with Rome. The chapel and the dome were built to the designs of Vince Centorrino. The dome includes eight Byzantine style windows and is to be decorated with gold mosaic. The floor of the chapel is covered with porphyry slabs. The chapel also includes a solid silver tabernacle, seven feet tall. It was built in the form of the ancient ciborium that was in use in St George's up to the sixteenth century when it was lost but retrieved again when it was found buried in the old façade of the basilica, some two centuries later.
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old organ was professionally restored in Italy by Piero Piccioni and a digital functioning new organ replaced the electronic one. As a consequence, the basilica now had the renewed availability of a fully functional Baroque organ which could be played from the gallery or from the console behind the main altar, and, beside it, a full digital organ that could be played individually or in conjunction with the old pipe organ.
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who performed a concert of sacred music. The first time the choir visited the basilica was in 2006, when on 23 April, the liturgical feast of St George, the choir sang works by Palestrina, Victoria, Perosi, Bartolucci, and Liberto. The second time the choir visited the church was on 23 February 2013,
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The old Baroque organ fell silent in the mid-1960s and remained in disuse for a number of years. Its place, and that of the smaller one, had been taken by a large portable electronic organ. Then, in the late 1990s, through the initiatives of Reverend George J. Frendo and Reverend Joseph Mercieca, the
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which, up to some years ago, prior to the building of the Neo-Byzantine chapel, contained the altar of the Holy Cross. This chapel also houses the titular statue of St George (1839) and the statue of the Resurrected Christ (1996). The painting depicting St Cajetan was removed and is now housed in the
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Something which one may not expect to see in a traditionally classic Baroque building, such as St George's, is a Byzantine style chapel. The cornerstone was laid in 2002. Today this chapel holds the Blessed Sacrament and the Holy Cross of the basilica. In 2004 work started on the building of the new
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The baroque high altar that had graced St George's since 1755 was dismantled and replaced in 1960. Following the elevation of the church to a minor basilica which gave rise to the decision to replace the baroque altar with a new papal altar. The baroque altar had been sculpted by Claudio Durante of
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Mattia Preti, Giuseppe Calì, Michele Busuttil, Giuseppe Fenech, Francesco V. Zahra, Fortunato Venuti, Injazju Cortis, Ramiro Calì, Filippo Cosimo, Giuseppe D'Arena, Salvatore Bondì, Robert Dingli, Stefano Erardi, Alessio Erardi and Alfred Camilleri Cauchi are other famous artists whose works can be
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In the 1930s the church was enlarged with the addition of the naves and the side chapels. Between 1939 and 1940 the dome of the church was reconstructed due to damage done in the earthquakes of 1693 and 1789. The roof was also rebuilt and reconstructed in the Roman style arch between 1938 and 1939.
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The first major architectural modification to the church, after it was rebuilt, took place in 1818 when the church façade was rebuilt due to damage suffered by an earthquake that hit Gozo on 1 February 1697, 20 years after the church was completed. The designed for the façade were made by Salvatore
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In 2004 a new pipe organ, dating from the 19th century, was donated to St George's Basilica by Dr Richard Vendome, an Oxford music scholar and the Oxford Girls' Choir organist and founder. The organ was formerly housed in a Methodist assembly hall in the UK. The organ was installed in St Michael's
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St George's Basilica's first organ was first introduced towards the late 17th or early 18th century, after the parish church had been rebuilt in the size and shape that it largely is today. With the organ, built by Santucci from Sicily in 1781 and installed high above the West door, a tradition of
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which contains a painting of the resurrection of Lazarus by Giuseppe D'Arena and a baroque altar containing the corpse of St Clement. The following chapel is dedicated to St Joseph and contains a baroque altar and a painting by Giuseppe Cali depicting the Holy Family (1899). The next chapel is an
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declared that the church of St George was the parish church of Gozo, thus covering all the population of Gozo. It is also recorded that the parish priest of St George's church during the half of the 16th century, Reverend Lorenzo De Apapis (1501–1586), was taken prisoner together with most of the
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But first and foremost the basilica is a place of worship. Services start as early as 5.15am on Weekdays and at 5.00am on Sundays. Services are celebrated at frequent intervals throughout the morning and in the evening and people come from all over the island knowing that St George's basilica is
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From 1688 until 1975 there was only one archpriest for the two parishes of Victoria. This was because of the union of the two parishes that took place in 1688. Thus the priest in charge was known as the Archpriest of Victoria or Rabat. The first Archpriest of St George, since 1688, was Emmanuel
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In 1960 a new main altar was dedicated. It was made from white Carrara marble on the design of Carlo Pisi. The altar depicts four angels wearing clerical vestments on their knees while lifting the horizontal piece of the altar on their shoulders. This was the first altar table in
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The first view of the basilica's interior is one exquisite architectural proportion and harmony. This parish church is referred to as "the golden church" of Gozo. It is entirely covered with marble and gold stucco. The church houses two works of art by the famous painter
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in the Citadella and that of St George – because of conflicts and competitions that the two parish priests of the respective parishes where initiating. In the meantime the parish church of St George was rebuilt and finished in 1678. It was on 28 April 1688, that Bishop
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But the main attraction is the wooden statue of the patron saint, St George, sculpted in wood by Pietru Pawl Azzopardi in 1839. It was the first titular statue acquired by a parish church in Gozo. According to uninterrupted tradition, the statue was commissioned as an
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created from the Matrix church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary in the old town of Gozo four new parishes in Gozo and joined the parish of St George with its Matrix church. This union went on for the next 266 years until 1 August 1955, when the
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Between 1945 and 1954 the church underwent major changes that changed its internal appearance. In 1945 work started on the decoration of the cupola of the church. The paintings in the cupola represent the theme of victory from the
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is attended by hundreds of faithful from all over the country to the extent where there is no more space for people to fit inside the church. Another novena is celebrated in preparation for the feast of the patron
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The basilica has a total of 11 side chapels. Starting from the left side of the basilica when entering the main door one finds the chapel of St Paul with a baroque altar and a painting depicting St Paul and the
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In 1880 the associate priest here was Joseph Diacono and under his leadership the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus was formed here. In time, Diacono wanted to end the organisation but local Religious
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In February 2013 the basilica opened the doors to its new modern museum, one of a kind in the country. It is the first building built for the purpose of a museum. The museum and cultural centre, named as
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for the Holy Year of 1450. Considering the fact that the parish church originated during the Byzantine period, until 1575, the liturgy in St George's parish church was celebrated in the
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to be dedicated in any church. The bronze and gold gilded canopy over the high altar is indeed impressive. It was made in 1967 following the liturgical reform promulgated by the
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in which he established St George as a new parish independent from its mother church, the Gozo Cathedral. Thus St George started carrying once again its pastoral activities.
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On the other side starting from the right hand side of the choir is the Neo-Byzantine chapel of the Holy Cross and the Blessed Sacrament. Next is the chapel of
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which does not contain an altar though has an oval oil canvas depicting the saint by Maltese painter Ramiro Cali commissioned in 1925. Next, is the chapel of
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and produced between 1759 and 1761 by Giovanni Antonio Durante. The chapel is dedicated to the Holy Souls in purgatory and has a painting done by
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takes part in. Also the church acquired the right to include the papal symbol of the crossed keys on a basilica's banners, furnishings and seal.
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On 6 September 1958 Archpriest Cefai announced to the gathered congregation that the church was honoured with the title of Basilica. The decree,
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in the middle since it was during his pontificate that door was inaugurated. The bronze door is the only one in the entire island of Gozo.
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admired in the basilica and its annexes. The church also possesses the whole corpse of St Clement lying inside one of the side altars.
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on the island. In December the basilica celebrates the Christmas novena, which are nine days of festivities that lead to the feast of
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organ music was launched which continues to this day. Later a small portable organ joined the Baroque one for daily Church services.
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Mercieca, who became archpriest in 1975 upon the death of his predecessor Michael Cefai who was the last Archpriest of Victoria.
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in 1963 based on an older painting now located in the basilica museum. The next chapel contains a baroque altar designed by
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In 1678 the governor of Gozo Don Francesco de Corduba commissioned a new altarpiece for the parish church of St George from
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when he also demolished the buildings that could serve to cover an enemy attack on the town of Gozo today called the
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established the first collegiate chapter of canons of St George's. The present chapter has a total of 13 members.
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and contains a baroque altar with a painting depicting the Mystic Marriage of St Catherine by Giuseppe D'Arena.
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Valletta on designs by Francesco Zahra (1710–1773). The altar contained six types of marble all quarried from
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The basilica was also the place where various world-famous choirs performed, among these one can mention the
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This is not to be confused with another church by the same name, located in Qormi on the main island, Malta.
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is a non-profit organisation that makes these events possible. All concerts and events are free of charge.
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and contains a small oval oil canvas depicting the saint by Ramiro Cali. The last chapel is dedicated to
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disagreed and she became the Superior General. She is now the Venerable Madre Margerita De Brincat.
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In 1816, during demolition and reconstruction works on the façade of the basilica, a very old
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The beheading of St George by Francesco Zahra (1763) located in the choir of the basilica.
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The basilica also hosts five weeks of cultural events from mid June until mid July. The
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which had been converted by a Greek missionary into a Christian church dedicated to
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The inauguration of the enlarged church took place on 28 July 1940, by Bishop
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with the dragon and the other in a side chapel representing the Holy Souls.
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in the 4th century. The original church was the main Roman pagan temple of
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by Giuseppe D'Arena (18th cent.) located in the first chapel on the right.
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always open to welcome them. The basilica is considered to be the busiest
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parish church, the basilica also serves as the main parish church of the
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church situated in the middle of Gozo, the second largest island in the
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8 December: Anniversary of the establishment of the Collegiate chapter
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6 September: Anniversary of the elevation of the church as a Basilica
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In 2004 the new main door of the basilica was inaugurated by Bishop
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National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands
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National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands
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National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands
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The parish originated in Byzantine times from the time of Emperor
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The Immaculate Conception with St Paul (1699) by Stefano Erardi
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St George in glory by Giovanni Battista Conti situated in the
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as part of the celebrations of the opening of the new museum,
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which also draws many people through doors of the basilica.
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Il-Knisja Parrokkjali u Bażilika u Kolleġġjata Lateranensi
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by Pierre Guillemin (1732) located at St George's Basilica.
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Titular statue of St George by Pietru Pawl Azzopardi (1839)
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St George's Basilica and its Il-Ħaġar Museum Victoria Gozo
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22 September: Anniversary of the Dedication of the church
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celebrated by Canon Tom Mendel, the then Chancellor of
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These objects are carried in every procession that the
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Anglican Community of the Blessed Virgin and St George
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17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Malta
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Basilica and Collegiate Parish Church of Saint George
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The Virgin of Mercy with Holy Souls in Purgatory by
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The basilica is the host of various events such as:
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established the first collegiate chapter of the new
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The Pontifical Collegiate Basilica -Parish Church of
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Retrieved on 8 March 2014. 620: 2141:":: St George's Basilica – Gozo, Malta ::" 2006:"Museum-cum-cultural centre opened in Victoria" 1271:9 November: Solemnity of the Dedication of the 733:who is also the dean of the collegiate chapter. 800:. These are the main altar piece representing 2621: 2249: 845:(1699). Next, is the side entrance chapel of 967: 2109:, 29 April 2005. Retrieved on 16 June 2017. 2628: 2614: 2256: 2242: 1206:The dome paintings by Gian Battista Conti. 581:inhabitants of the island by the invading 3156:Roman Catholic churches completed in 1678 1606:Apse painting showing the deliverance of 1939:"New pipe organ at St George's basilica" 1301: 1201: 1163: 1104: 1056: 1029: 981:. The canopy was based on the design of 954: 925: 867: 818: 782: 729:of the basilica (1958) and the bishop's 720: 653: 591: 2483:War Shelter under St Augustine's Square 1782:"St George's Basilica: fifty years old" 1172: 881:basilica museum. Next is the chapel of 218:(Became a Pontifical Collegiate church) 3123: 1988:"Victoria International Arts Festival" 1341:Rev. Mgr Alfons Maria Hili (1917–1944) 1335:Rev. Mgr Emmanuel Mercieca (1975–1986) 1082: 1065: 952:at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura. 911:, carved from marble and brought from 897: 2939:Sliema (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart) 2609: 2237: 1874:"New tabernacle received with praise" 1348: 1293: 1125: 1090: 938: 807: 771:The church building is listed on the 523: 1315:Rev. Mgr Joseph Curmi (2016–present) 1120:Victoria International Arts Festival 1114:Victoria International Arts Festival 1009: 853:who is depicted in a mosaic made in 744: 706:, dated 6 September 1958, confirmed 596:Interior of St George's in the 1930s 1912:, Malta. Retrieved on 21 July 2015. 1896:, Malta. Retrieved on 21 July 2015. 1021: 13: 2304: 2176:"Leħen il-Belt Victoria – Welcome" 1740:"Today… Honour to the honourable!" 1462:of the basilica completed in 1955. 1344:Rev. Mgr Feliċ Refalo (until 1917) 1338:Rev. Mgr Michael Cefai (1944–1975) 1241: 1151: 671: 605:The present church was planned by 14: 3182: 3161:Baroque church buildings in Malta 2677:Birkirkara (St Joseph the Worker) 2133: 2119:"Anglicans mark 10th anniversary" 1558:Cupola of the side chapel of the 1518:The Virgin and Child with infant 992: 697: 625:In 1630 the vicar general of the 600: 53:Exterior of St. George's Basilica 2588: 2587: 2477:War shelter under the Cittadella 2265: 2025:"Vatican Choir at Gozo Basilica" 1808:. 27 August 2012. Archived from 1670: 1656: 1642: 1615: 1599: 1583: 1567: 1551: 1539: 1527: 1511: 1499: 1483: 1467: 1451: 1435: 1273:Archbasilica of St. John Lateran 762:Archbasilica of St. John Lateran 498: 116: 100: 47: 2480:War Shelter under Triq id-Dejqa 2112: 2096: 2080: 2064: 2048: 2036: 2017: 1999: 1981: 1962: 1950: 1931: 1926:Website of St George's Basilica 1915: 1899: 1894:Website of St George's Basilica 1883: 1878:Website of St George's Basilica 1862:Website of St George's Basilica 1846:Website of St George's Basilica 1786:Website of St George's Basilica 1744:Website of St George's Basilica 1218:community of Gozo, part of the 1190:sang during the pontificate of 831: 778: 2981:Valletta (St Paul's Shipwreck) 2970:Valletta (St John the Baptist) 2747:Ħamrun (Immaculate Conception) 2473:Heart of Gozo: Il-Hagar Museum 1867: 1851: 1835: 1819: 1791: 1775: 1749: 1733: 1712: 1332:Rev. Mgr Salv Borg (1986–1998) 1079:Hall and inaugurated in 2006. 1061:Balcony, pipe organ and fresco 1037: 847:St Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori 684: 1: 1706: 1442:View of St George's from the 1424:Rev. Can. Richard N. Farrugia 1371:Very Rev. Mgr Joseph Curmi – 662: 621:The union of the two parishes 36: 3146:1672 establishments in Malta 3136:Collegiate churches in Malta 2575:S.K. Victoria Wanderers F.C. 2463:Gran Castello Historic House 1421:Rev. Can. Geoffrey G. Attard 1258:Exaltation of the Holy Cross 755:Pontifical Collegiate church 658:The interior of the basilica 7: 3166:Church buildings with domes 2859:Paola (Our Lady of Lourdes) 2543:Gozo Central Public Library 2399:Our Lady Help of Christians 1635: 1478:by Giovanni Battista Conti. 1415:Rev. Can. Emanuel Buttigieg 1353:On 8 December 1975, Bishop 1256:14 September: Feast of the 749:On 8 December 1975, Bishop 10: 3187: 3131:Basilica churches in Malta 2934:Sliema (Jesus of Nazareth) 2453:Gozo Museum of Archaeology 1959:Retrieved on 8 March 2014. 1957:"ST GEORGE’S ANNUAL FESTA" 1490:The mystic marriage of St 1428: 1412:Rev. Can. George J. Frendo 1409:Rev. Can. George DeBrincat 1286:31 December: Solemnity of 1280:27 December: Solemnity of 892:St Catherine of Alexandria 542: 411:Anglican community of Gozo 3109: 3019: 2792:Marsa (Queenship of Mary) 2647: 2583: 2557: 2526: 2506: 2490: 2445: 2428: 2367:Nativity of Mary (Savina) 2339: 2323: 2316: 2302: 2278: 2216:"Security Check Required" 1890:"The Laudate Pueri Choir" 1722:. 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Victoria
Malta
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Website of the basilica
Dedication
Saint George
Consecrated
Collegiate
Parish Church
Architect(s)
Vittorio Cassar
Style
Baroque
Groundbreaking
domes
spires
Materials
Limestone
Province
Malta
Diocese
Gozo
Deanery
Parish
Victoria
Bishop(s)

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