Exactly 93 years ago today, on the 22^nd January of 1932, the ‘Helena’ bell, found in the Basilica of St Elena in Birkirkara, was consecrated by the Archbishop of the time, Mawru Caruana.

These photos uploaded by ‘Ghaqa Muzikali Sant’ Elena’ show the exact moment in time when the bell arrived to be blessed as many of Birkirkara’s residents gathered in crowds to witness this moment in time.

This huge bell was then taken up to the bell tower on the 24^th January before it was rung for the first time on the 25^th January. The day marked the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul.

‘Helena’ was made by the Barigozzi company in Italy and arrived in Malta’s Grand Harbour earlier that month.

Have you ever visited this church in Birkirkara?