The restoration of 14 Via Sagra (Stations of the Cross) paintings at the Capuchin Church in Kalkara - also known as St Barbara Church - has just been completed, thanks to the dedicated work of the Kottonera Foundation. Over time, these historic paintings had started to lose their detail. However, with the expertise of skilled restoration professionals, they have now been carefully restored to their original splendour.

The Guardian Friar of the Capuchin Church, Miguel Zammit, also expressed his gratitude to the Kottonera Foundation, thanking them for their continued support in preserving Malta’s cultural and religious heritage.

The Church of St. Barbara boasts a rich history. Construction of the church and adjoining convent began on June 18th all the way back in 1736, following a land donation by Giuseppe Valerio Abela, and was inspired by a dream. The first stone was blessed by Archbishop Mons. Paul Alphéran de Bussan, and the church was completed in 1743 and consecrated on August 2nd of the same year. In 1752, Pope Benedict XIV gifted the relics of St. Liberata to the church, further enhancing its spiritual significance.

Visitors are now welcome to admire the restored Via Crucis paintings, which not only enhance the church's interior beauty but also serve as a testament to the enduring dedication to Malta's artistic and spiritual traditions.

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