Rotunda of Xewkija
Xewkija, Malta
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- Basilica in Xewkija, Malta
Visitor information
- Address: 26 Triq Il-Knisja, Ix-Xewkija, Malta
- Phone: +356 2155 6793
- Official website: http://www.xewkijaparish.org/
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What is the oldest village in Gozo?
Xewkija, which is situated between Għajnsielem and the capital city, Victoria, is the oldest village in Gozo. The name is derived from the Maltese word “Xewk“, meaning “thistles” or “thorns”. It is famous for its church, The Rotunda of Xewkija, which is dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
Which is the biggest church in Malta and Gozo?
The Rotunda is the largest church in Gozo and one of Gozo's distinctive landmarks. Damato's plans were based on the Church of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, but on a larger scale. The foundation stone of the Rotunda was laid on 4 May 1952.
Where is the right hand of St. John the Baptist?
John the Baptist's right hand is allegedly preserved in the Armenian Apostolic Church of St. John at Chinsurah, West Bengal, in India, where each year on "Chinsurah Day" in January it blesses the Armenian Christians of Calcutta.
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