Just one example of the exquisite architecture of Mdina, the ancient walled city that was the original capital of Malta

After carrying the icon of St. Publius through the cobblestone streets of Floriana, Malta during their annual patron saint feast day, the priests return to Saint Publius Church, which is illuminated with thousands of miniature white lights

Icon of St. Publius is carried through the streets of Floriana, Malta for hours during the community’s patron saint celebration

Opulent Saint Publius Church in Floriana, Malta, where mass is said before parish priests carry icon of their patron saint through the streets