St Joseph's Church, Msida
The Parish church of Saint Joseph is a Roman Catholic Baroque parish church located in Msida, Malta.
St Joseph's Church | |
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The Parish church of Saint Joseph | |
Il-Knisja Parrokkjali ta' San Ġużepp | |
![]() Façade of St Joseph Church | |
![]() ![]() St Joseph's Church | |
35°53′47.9″N 14°29′24.3″E | |
Location | Msida |
Country | Malta |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Active |
Dedication | Saint Joseph |
Consecrated | April 22, 1894 |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Parish church |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Baroque |
Completed | 1889 |
Specifications | |
Number of spires | 2 |
Materials | Limestone |
Administration | |
Parish | Msida |
Archdiocese | Malta |
History
The parish of Msida was created in 1867 by Archbishop Gaetano Pace Forno and the church of the Immaculate Conception was chosen as the first parish church. A larger church dedicated to St Joseph was built. Works were finished by 1889. The church was consecrated on April 22, 1894. [1] [2] [3]
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References
- "St Joseph, Msida". Times of Malta. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- "Msida". Archdiocese of Malta. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- "Msida Parish Church". Malta.com. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
External links
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