~MALTA~ GOZO Rabat St George's Basilica Bells
The beautiful bells of St George's Basilica in the city of Rabat on the island of Gozo in Malta. In this basilica you can find 5 bells cast by Prospero Barigozzi in 1925. In Malta bellringing is a major part of the religious traditions and are rung on solemn feasts of the Liturgical calendar. In Malta traditionally bells are not swinging but rung manually with by swinging the clapper to both sides of the bell.
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Giovanni Battista Conti at Saint George's Basilica, Gozo, Malta
A bequest of nine painting drafts (or bozzetti) from the early twentieth century by Professor Gian Battista Conti, so established for religious themes, acted as the spur for a temporary exhibition of a further dozen Conti abbozzi for his works at Saint George’s Basilica from the ‘50s.
This is being held at Il-Ħaġar | Heart of Gozo Museum which already has on permanent display the finished colour maquettes for its four apses. This Exhibition can be visited during normal opening hours of 09:00-17:00, seven days a week, till the 19th of September.
There is no entrance fee but it is hoped that others will imitate these donors or help in the necessary restorations.
The Titular Statue of St George leaving St George's Basilica
The La Stella Band of Victoria hails the appearance of the statue of St George's, Gozo's Heavenly Protector, at the bronze portals of St George's Basilica, with the religious hymn Georgius natus est (Can. Joe Mejlak – Prof. Joseph Vella), and then with the execution of the immortal hymn A San Giorgio Martire (Prof. Luigi Billion – Mro Giuseppe Giardini Vella), with the participation of tenor Antonino Interisano (Italy), bass Dario Russo (Italy) and the Choir of the Philharmonic Society, on Sunday 20 July 2014.
The La Stella Band of Victoria, the first band to be set up in Gozo (1863), was also the first band in Gozo to salute its Patron Saint with an immortal hymn in 1931. This tradition was copied by all parishes in Gozo.
Filming: Anton Farrugia
© St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo, 2014
Feast of St. George, Gozo, Malta July 16, 2019
First night of the Feast of St. George in Gozo, Malta.
Filmed from our apartment window at 11:00 PM.
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MALTA: Gozo-St George's Basilica-The Golden Temple
Arise, shine, for your light has come! The glory of the Lord has risen upon you!
The Basilica of St George in Victoria Gozo needed some changes to its lighting system to allow its beauty to be enjoyed to its maximum. The then Archpriest Mgr Dr Joseph Farrugia, who was the promoter of this idea, formed a commission and appointed the Italian designer, Stefan Dall'Osso and his team to prepare the necessary plans. The work was eventually carried out by the electricians George Schembri and Peter Cutajar with the help of many volunteers.
St George's Basilica is an attraction to tourists who are awed by its beauty and work of art and the colorful paintings by Giov Battista Conti. It has been featured on several TV stations in Europe.
When the ceremony commenced, the church was darkened and illuminated by strategically located candles. The new electrical lighting was turned on in three stages creating a beautiful atmosphere until the whole church became a truly Golden Temple.
The illuminating system was blessed by Gozo's Bishop, Mgr Mario Grech.
The hymn you hear is Qui Biberit Aquam and it's sung by the famous Laudate Pueri Choir of St George's Basilica, Victoria Gozo. The choir is under the direction of Mro Fr George J. Frendo and Dr Maria Frendo. This same choir has performed at the Vatican when our San Gorg Preca was canonized. They also performed in France, Italy, UK and the U.S.A.
Photos by Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech.
Video by Alfred & Jasmine Grech, Mosta, Malta.
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St. George's Feast 2010 - Wednesday 14 July
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The 18th century Baroque altar of St George's Parish Church, Victoria, Gozo - RESTORED IN 2011
Video clip of the 18th century Baroque altar which until 1960 stood at St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo. The altar was put on show at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Valletta between 10 December 2011 and 31 January 2012, after it was restored through the initiative of Fondazzjoni Belt Victoria by AC Restauri srl of Naples, thanks to eco-Gozo co-financing.
Filming: Ivan Galea.
© Fondazzjoni Belt Victoria, December 2011
MALTA: Gozo - Feast of St George 2010 (2 of 2)
Malta, Gozo - Feast of St George 2010 (Part 2 of 2)
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Video showing the celebrations of the feast of St George, July, 2010 at St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo, Malta.
Part 1 shows the street and basilica decorations and outdoor celebrations. Part 2 shows the procession and finale of the celebrations.
The hymns you hear are:
GEORGIUS NATUS EST
Music by Mro Joe Vella
Lyrics by Can Joe Meilak
The Popular hymn, GORGI TAGHNA
Music by Mro Vincenzo Ciappara
Lyrics by Patri Akkursju Xerri OFM
AL GLORIOSO MARTIRE
Music by Mro Giuseppe Giardini Vella
Lyrics by Prof Luigi Billion
INNU LA STELLA
By Mro Giuseppe Giardini Vella
ANTIFONA: Beatus Georgius (pre-1890)
Music by Mro Paolo Fiammingo
Lyrics by St Pier Damiani
Music performed by La Stella Philharmonic Society 1863
Under the direction of Mro Joe Vella
The Choir is the Laudate Pueri which was founded by Archpriest Emeritus, Mgr Dr Joseph Farrugia and was under the direction of Can George Frendo and Dr Marija Frendo.
Performs the La Stella Philharmonic Society 1863, under the direction of Mro Joe Vella.
Archpriest Mgr Paul Cardona officiated at the procession
Special thanks to the Lehen il-Belt Victoria Radio Station
Photos and movies by Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech
Video by Alfred & Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech, Mosta, Malta
© jasalf5959 - 2010
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Feast of San Gorg: Victoria, Gozo, Malta
Images from the Feast of Saint George in Victoria, Gozo
Pontifikal Solenni tal-Festa ta' San Ġorġ - 21/07/2019
Prietka mill-Kan. Jonathan Farrugia
Funeral Mass of Mgr George Bezzina at St George's Basilica - Part 2
Second Part of Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of Mgr George Bezzina Capp. di S.S., on Tuesday 18 September 2012, at St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo. The Mass was led by H.L. Mgr Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo and Dean of St George's Collegiate Chapter. The Chorus Urbanus, under the direction of Dr John Galea, sang during the celebration.
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Filming: Leħen il-Belt Victoria
© St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo (Malta), September 2012.
St George's Feast Gozo 2019
MALTA: Gozo - Feast of St George 2010 (1 of 2)
MALTA - Gozo - Feast of St George 2010 (part 1of 2)
Part (2) click link below for viewing:
Part 1 of 2
Video showing the celebrations of the feast of St George, July, 2010 at St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo, Malta.
Part 1 shows the street and basilica decorations and outdoor celebrations. Part 2 shows the procession and finale of the celebrations.
The hymns you hear are:
GEORGIUS NATUS EST
Music by Mro Joe Vella
Lyrics by Can Joe Meilak
The Popular hymn, GORGI TAGHNA
Music by Mro Vincenzo Ciappara
Lyrics by Patri Akkursju Xerri OFM
AL GLORIOSO MARTIRE
Music by Mro Giuseppe Giardini Vella
Lyrics by Prof Luigi Billion
INNU LA STELLA
By Mro Giuseppe Giardini Vella
ANTIFONA: Beatus Georgius (pre-1890)
Music by Mro Paolo Fiammingo
Lyrics by St Pier Damiani
Music performed by La Stella Philharmonic Society 1863
Under the direction of Mro Joe Vella
The Choir is the Laudate Pueri which was founded by Archpriest Emeritus, Mgr Dr Joseph Farrugia and was under the direction of Can George Frendo and Dr Marija Frendo.
Performs the La Stella Philharmonic Society 1863, under the direction of Mro Joe Vella.
Archpriest Mgr Paul Cardona officiated at the procession
Special thanks to the Lehen il-Belt Victoria Radio Station
Photos and movies by Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech
Video by Alfred & Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech, Mosta, Malta
© jasalf5959 - 2010
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Prima Messa of Rev. Richard N. Farrugia at St George's basilica
Final part of novel priest Rev. Richard N. Farrugia's Solemn Thanksgiving High Mass at St George's basilica, Victoria, on Sunday 9 August 2009.
© St George's Parish Office, Victoria, Gozo.
[4K] Walking Tour GOZO Island VICTORIA Malta 2020
[4K] Walking Tour Gozo Island Malta 2020
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Gozo is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, one of 21 that make up the Maltese archipelago
If you're wondering what to see in Gozo Island in just 1 day join us on this winter walk.
We start amongst Villa Rundle Garden Triq Ninu Cremona, Victoria .Right next to the Duke Shopping Centre these delightful gardens are beautifully maintained and a lovely way to while away an hour or so.
Then it follows Victoria (also known as Rabat) the capital of Gozo Island, in Malta.
We pass Independence Square and we are then welcomed by St George's Basilica.
Our next stop is at The Citadel Victoria, Island of Gozo, Malta
Once in Gozo, one should surely go to the Citadel. With only a few families living within the Citadel walls, and the magnificent baroque Cathedral of Gozo, the Gozitan Law Courts and the Bishop's Palace at the piazza, this place will take you back in time and helps you imagine of how live was back in the days.
We continue to our last stop at Ta' Pinu National Shrine 40 George Borg Olivier St, Gharb, Island of Gozo, Malta
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and national shrine located some 700 metres from the village of Għarb on the island of Gozo, the sister island of Malta. The church is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu.
Itinerary:
0:05 Villa Rundle Garden Victoria Gozo
7:16 Streets of Victoria (also known as Rabat) the capital of Gozo Island, in Malta
10:16 Independence Square
12:13 The Citadel Victoria, Island of Gozo, Malta
18:48 The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu
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St.George's Basilica Good Friday Procession 2019
Some snippets from the Good Friday procession held in Gozo at the St.George's Basilica in Victoria.
Filming - Clive Pace & Sebio Aquilina
Editing - Sebio Aquilina
Music - Steve Jablonsky - Sacrifce
MALTA: Gozo - Feast Immaculate Conception at Victoria
MALTA: Gozo - Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Victoria
Feast of the Immaculate Conception as celebrated at St Francis Church, Victoria, Gozo. Please see more info below.
Song Ave Maria sung by Renato.
Photos and movies by Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech
Video by Alfred & Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech, Mosta, Malta.
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More about the feast, church and statue
The cult towards this privilege of Our Lady is rooted in Sacred Scripture, but found, from the very start, good defence in the scholars of the Franciscan Order, led by John Duns Scotus, the Scottish philosopher and theologian who firmly endorsed in his teachings the already old devotion of the Immaculate Conception. The Conventuals continued to spread the devotion wherever they built their convents and churches, and this is probably what happened also in Gozo, where they owned one of the oldest religious houses on the small island.
With the erection of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception, in the late seventeenth century the church of St Francis at Victoria grew into a centre of devotion to the Blessed Virgin.
The feast organised by the Conventual friars in Victoria became ever more popular. In 1848, six years before Pope Pius IX declared the Immaculate Conception a dogmatic teaching of the universal Catholic Church, the friars commissioned Salvatore Psaila, from Cospicua, a new statue of the Immaculate to replace an older one which, even if not so artistic, was one of the oldest processional statues on the island. Psaila came out with a purely Baroque work of art which became one of the most beautiful processional statues ever seen in Malta. The expression of the statue evokes a heavenly touch which leaves all spectators impressed with its artistic beauty, inviting the faithful to fervent prayer and piety.
It was only natural that, almost since its legal creation, the La Stella Philharmonic Band was invited to participate in the external festivities celebrated on December 7 and 8.
This year, like the previous years, the Laudate Pueri choir of St Georges Basilica sang at the main celebrations of the solemnity. Moreover, the Schola Cantorum of the Basilica animated the Triduum Masses.
Gozo's history and that of the Immaculate Conception feast are linked in many other ways. So, with pride, St George parish community celebrates December 8, honouring the beauty of Mary, the Morning Star of Gods True Light, and welcoming her statue inside its square.
Funeral Mass of Mgr George Bezzina at St George's Basilica - Part 1
Funeral Cortege and First Part of Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of Mgr George Bezzina Capp. di S.S., on Tuesday 18 September 2012, at St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo. The Mass was led by H.L. Mgr Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo and Dean of St George's Collegiate Chapter. The Chorus Urbanus, under the direction of Dr John Galea, sang during the celebration.
Further information on
Filming: Leħen il-Belt Victoria
© St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo (Malta), September 2012.
Il-Priedka tat-Tifel | Christmas 2012 - Mark Mizzi - St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo
Altar server Mark Mizzi delivers the traditional Priedka tat-Tifel at St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo, on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2012, before the Vigil Mass.
Filming: Anton Farrugia
© St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo, December 2012.
Anemos Wind Quintet, St George's Basilica, Gozo, Malta
The Anemos Wind Quintet performs at St George Basilica, Gozo Malta as part of the Victoria International Arts Festival Series. Excerpts include: F. Farkas: Various Hungarian Dances - Allegro and G. Rossini: Barber of Seville Overture.
The Artists
Filippo Mazzoli - flute
Marika Lombardi - oboe
Nicola Zuccala - clarinet
Ivan Calestani - bassoon
Albin Lebosse - french horn