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Old St Joseph's in the Citadel

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visited the Citadel he recalled that there were four churches dedicated to St Lawrence, St Nicholas, St John the Baptist's and Our Saviour's, respectively. The original St Joseph's was the one dedicated to St Nicholas. Its congregation grew when Dusina deconsecrated it Lawrence's in 1575 and the
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expressed interest in restoring buildings which had historic value. Restoration works were at a halt when Sir Luke was transferred somewhere else. In 1973 restoration works commenced once more and works were completed by 19 March 1975. The church was blessed by Bishop
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The church was severely damaged during the earthquake of 1693. Consequently, services no longer were held in the church and it was abandoned. It was only in 1930 that interest was awaken to restore the chapel. The lieutenant Governor of Malta, Sir
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Records show that a chapel already existed on the site during the mid 16th century. In fact, when inquisitor
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faithful turned to St Nicholas' which was described as the church which was best kept and equipped.
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National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands
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Old St Joseph's in the Citadel is located in Malta
36°02′48.4″N 14°14′23.0″E / 36.046778°N 14.239722°E / 36.046778; 14.239722
Victoria, Gozo
Malta
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Dedication
Saint Joseph
Architect(s)
Vittorio Cassar
Province
Malta
Diocese
Gozo
Parish
Victoria
Bishop(s)
Mario Grech
Rector
Roman Catholic
Cittadella
Victoria, Gozo
Malta
Pietro Dusina

Baldassare Cagliares
Vittorio Cassar
Harry Luke
Nikol Joseph Cauchi

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