Localities Celebrating the Feast of St Paul in Malta

Several localities across Malta celebrate the Feast of St Paul, marking the Apostle’s shipwreck on the island in AD 60. The feast is an important part of Malta’s religious and cultural calendar and is observed with a mix of religious devotion and traditional festivities.

One of the main centres of celebration is Rabat, traditionally linked to St Paul’s stay in Malta. The town hosts religious processions, band marches, and parish celebrations that draw large crowds each year. Nearby Mdina also commemorates the feast with liturgical ceremonies, particularly within St Paul’s Cathedral.

In Valletta, the Feast of the Shipwreck of St Paul is one of the capital’s most significant feasts. Celebrations centre around the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul’s Shipwreck and include a major procession, street decorations, and band marches through the city.

The feast is also celebrated in Qormi, where St Paul is venerated as one of the town’s patron saints. Festivities typically include parish events, marches, and fireworks organised by the local community.

Beyond Malta, the Feast of St Paul is also marked in Marsalforn, Gozo, where the parish dedicated to the Apostle plays a central role in local celebrations. Religious services, processions, and community activities highlight the continued devotion to St Paul on the sister island.

Together, these celebrations highlight the enduring importance of St Paul in Malta’s history and identity, bringing together faith, tradition, and community across both Malta and Gozo.

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