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
Nothing defines the culture on the Maltese Islands more than religion. Life revolves around the neighborhood Catholic churches and once a year, a massive feast is held to honor the patron saint of each church. Festivities start in the spring, and throughout the spring, summer, and fall, there is a feast nearly every weekend, somewhere … Read more
