MALTA, The Feast of St Publius, Floriana / festa san publiju , floriana 2017
The feast this weekend of St. Publius, first Bishop of Malta and patron saint of Floriana, traditionally opens the festa season in Malta. The parish church.It's neoclassical facade makes it stand out from other churches , Saint Publius Church innovative masterpiece in limestone, beautiful carvings and which shows the workmanship of the Maltese stonemasons. The remains of the columns outside remind one, of the actual scale of this church when it was first complete
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Feast of St. Publius in Floriana, Malta
Perhaps nothing defines the culture on the Maltese Islands more than religion. Life in each city revolves around the Catholic church, and once a year, a massive feast is held to honor the patron saint of each church. Communities compete to see who can put on the best festival, like this in Floriana on the island of Malta, the Saint Publius Feast - somewhere between a New Orleans style Mardi Gras and a ticket tape parade. Following the parade, everyone gathers at the church for a short mass, after which padres lift the enormous gilt icon of St. Publius onto their shoulders and carry it for hours through the streets of Floriana. To read more about my world travels visit my blog,
St Publius church Floriana Malta
Floriana - Malta - Procession San Publju (St. Publius)
I shot this on my way to Valetta last Sunday 22nd April. Please look at the beautifully decorated church in Floriana.
Floriana Fire, 120 year old St Publius arch burnt down , Malta
Video in memory of the historic arch used to celebrate the feast of St Publius was burnt down to the ground early on Saturday morning, in a fire that raged for 90 minutes and extensively damaged four cars parked nearby. Facebook fire video posted by Gianluca Alamango
The wooden arch, which dated back to 1899, was completely Destroyed in the fire, just one week before the town’s yearly feast for its patron saint. “It’s like a part of the church has fallen,” parish priest Charles Cini told Times of Malta. “It’s an immense loss”.
The fire on Triq San Tumas was reported at 1.30am. Firefighters finally managed to put out the flames at 3am.
Malta-Valletta 10/11 St. Publius Church
Located in Floriana Town just outside Valletta. 13 July 2018
(Peal 2) (Video) Bells of St Publius Parish Church at Floriana, Malta.
This church has 8 bells; 5 of peal, 2 of clock and 1 bell rarly use.The mass of big bell is about 4000kg.
The rarely used bell is founded by Salvu Cauchi
The small peal bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 4th big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 3rd big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 2nd big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The big bell is founded by Giuseppe Cappozutto of Napoli
San Publiju (St. Publius) Church, Malta, Dec. 2017
(Peal 8) (Plenum) Bells of St. Publius Parish Church at Floriana, Malta.
Photo - Big bell
This church has 8 bells; 5 of peal, 2 of clock and 1 bell rarly use.The mass of big bell is about 4000kg. The 4 small peal bells are founded by Gulju Cauchi. The rarly used bell is founded by Salvu Cauchi. The big bell is founded by Giuseppe Cappozutto of Napoli.
St Publius Festa Floriana (fun part)
Festa of St Publius in Floriana has very peculiar occurrence. Out of over 100 celebrations that take place in Maltese archipelago each year this one is the most kids oriented. I do not know the origins of this custom: why Florianis are throwing toys, t-shirts, cups and all kind of objects to the cheering crowds ? In all festas one can expect being overflown with confetti falling from 'Gallarija Miftuha' open balconies but toys only in Floriana. Town doubles as Fun-riana ! Join the celebrations.
7 There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days. 8 His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. 9 When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured. 10 They honored us in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed. Bible Acts 28 7-10
Thus Maltese venerate St Publius as first Saint who showed truly Mediterean hospitality to st Paul.
St. Publius Feast 2007
The statue of St. Publius, First Bishop of Malta, exiting the Church to be carried around the streets of Floriana.
Pope's visit in Malta - Floriana Granaries
Pope Benedict XVI visited Malta between 17th and 18th April 2010. It was a remarkable experience which enriched our faith and united us in Jesus Christ.
Favourite-MaltaMedia: Feast of St. Publius
Favourite-MaltaMedia: Feast of St. Publius
Sankt Publius - Valletta - Malta
Malta - Urlaub
April 2018 - Tag 04 - Film 69
Sankt Publius - Valletta - Malta
St Publius in procession to St Paul’s Bay islands
Dear Explorers, today we take part to a special devotional event.
It is the St Paul's 1850th martyrdom anniversary and the Assoċjazzjoni Publju ta' Malta organized a procession to homage St Paul, taking the statue of St Publius by sea toward the little islands dedicated to St Paul in St Paul's Bay.
Discover more about the story of St Publius and why he is linked to St Paul, click here:
SAN PUBLJU FLORIANA
First saint and first bishop of Malta and Patron of Floriana and the Maltese island
Hymnus Beate Publi - Vincenzo Bugeja - St Publius Feast Floriana Part 3 of 5
Hymnus to Saint Publius played before the antiphon at Floriana during the Triduum celebration 2013. Composed by Vincenzi Bugeja and performed by the Cappella Bugeja.
Hymnus Beate Publi - Vincenzo Bugeja - St Publius Feast Floriana Part 1 of 5
Hymnus to Saint Publius played before the antiphon at Floriana during the Triduum celebration 2013. Composed by Vincenzi Bugeja and performed by the Cappella Bugeja.
The Granaries, Floriana
Publius Square in Floriana just outside the fortified city of Valetta in Malta. The square is the site that stages the MTV Malta Special Isle of MTV. The event hosted among others the talents of Lady GaGa, Enrique Iglesias, Black Eyed Peas, Scissor Sisters, Kid Rock, Snoop Dog, Far East Movement and LMFAO.
Antiphon to Saint Publius by Vincenzo Bugeja - 1860
The antiphon to Saint Publius performed on 10th April 2012 as part of the annual feast is St Publius' Parish Church Floriana. Video contains some footage of the church including the canopy over the altar designed by Aristide Bonnici in the 19th century and the paintings on the ceiling by Prof. Envin Cremona.