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Chapel of St. Roch (Our Lady of Light), Mdina

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1. Mdina Gate – Mdina Old City loop from Mdina

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2. Upper Barrakka Gardens – In the streets of Valletta loop from Floriana

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3. Mdina Gate – Mdina Old City loop from Mdina

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January 3, 2023

The Chapel of Saint Roch, also known as the Chapel of Our Lady of Light, is a Roman Catholic chapel. As one of Mdina's nine churches, this small building is by no means in the top three in terms of interest. Nevertheless, the temple has a history of more than two hundred years. It is dedicated to Saint Roch, who is revered as the protector of Christians throughout Europe from diseases and epidemics. It is interesting that the locals still call the church the Most Holy Mother of God, since in the 15th-17th centuries such a church stood on this site, and an image with the corresponding content was transferred from her to the new building.

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Sasha Taylor

November 3, 2022

The Chapel of St. Roque, also known as the Chapel of Our Lady of Light, is a Roman Catholic chapel located in Mdina, Malta.

The original chapel building that stood on the site, of the present church, existed in 1393 under the dedication of the Holy Cross. However, the chapel was demolished in 1681 and another dedicated to Saint Roque was built in the 18th century. By time this chapel became known as Our Lady of Light, as a consequence after a painting depicting the Virgin of Light was installed in the chapel.

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Chapel of St. Roch (Our Lady of Light), Mdina

1. Mdina Gate – Mdina Old City loop from Mdina

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