Church of the Immaculate Conception, Żurrieq
| Church of the Immaculate Conception | |
|---|---|
| Il-Knisja tal-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni | |
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  Church of the Immaculate Conception | |
| 35°49′31.4″N 14°28′15.4″E / 35.825389°N 14.470944°ECoordinates: 35°49′31.4″N 14°28′15.4″E / 35.825389°N 14.470944°E | |
| Location | Żurrieq |
| Country | Malta |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | Immaculate Conception |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Active |
| Functional status | Church |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Żurrieq |
| Archdiocese | Malta |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Charles Scicluna |
The Church of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic church locate din the village of Żurrieq in Malta serving the area referred to as in-Nigret.
History
The present church was built on the site of a previous chapel dedicated to the Annunciation which was deconsecrated by Bishop De Balaguar on 24th November, 1658. The church was built by commander James Togores de Valemuola and was finally consecrated by the parish priest of the village Reverend Karm Delicata on October 11, 1739. The chapel was built beside Togores Palace which was later converted into a monastery of nuns. The nuns manage and care for the church as well.
Interior and exterior
The church has two bell towers and a dome. There are two altars with the titular painting depicting the Immaculate Conception with Saint James the Greater, Saint Leonard and St Lawrence dating from the 18th century.[1]
References
- ↑ "Church of Immaculate Conception", Zurrieq Parish Church. Retrieved on 02 December 2016.