“There will be an Open House at the newly inaugurate Santa Cecilia Medieval Chapel on Saturday & Sunday, March 31 & April 1 respectively, from 10:00 to 14:00.”
“Wirt Ghawdex have also launched its 6th publication in conjunction with the inauguration of our new site. It’s entitled “The Church of St Cecilia on the Island of Gozo” authored by David Mallia with photography and design by Daniel Cilia. The book is on sale at our sites for €10. It can also be ordered by sending a cheque (€10 – postage incl). payable to Wirt Ghawdex and mailed to Dar il-Lunzjata, Wied il-Lunzjata, Rabat VCT 1680, Ghawdex.
Please include your full mailing address. Any other queries about this book can be addressed through publications@wirtghawdex.org “. (I am also attaching a picture of the front cover of the book).
“Our next lecture is scheduled for Friday, April 13/12 at the Santa Cecilia chapel at 6:30pm. The lecture is titled “ Neolithic Malta – what we lost....what we have” given by Daniel Cilia. It will be in English and open to the general public. POSTER:
We are currently revamping our website to replace this one. So we apologise for any inconvenience which may be caused during the transition. If you have any issues please contact us at: info@wirtghawdex.org
Santa Cecilia Medieval Chapel was inaugurated by the Hon. Giovanna Debono, Minister for Gozo, on March 24, 2012
Following Wirt Għawdex president Franco Masini’s opening address, the official launching of a book: The Church of St Cecilia on the Island of Gozo, relating the history of the chapel, took place. This was done by the author Dr David Mallia.
In her inauguration speech, the Hon. Giovanna Debono, Minister for Gozo, thanked Wirt Għawdex,the sponsors, and all those who contributed to the acquisition and eventual professional restoration, and give this architectural gem back to the people to enjoy and appreciate. She expressed great satisfaction in seeing the result of cooperation between government, private, and public enterprise, in the execution of the project.
After the blessing of the chapel by His Excellency Mgr. Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo, a commemorative plaque was uncovered.
The ‘Harpeggios’ provided classical music while guests enjoyed the restoration work and the beauty of this heritage site.
Wirt Ghawdex announces that 2 of its sites under its management - (1) The Gunpowder Magazine, Battery and Citadel Silos and (2) the Mgarr ix-Xini Tower - are open free of charge to the general public as follows:
These sites are kindly being opened by volunteers of Wirt Ghawdex. Visitors to the Mgarr ix-Xini Tower should book an appointment by sending an e-mail to info@wirtghawdex.org. The opening of these sites can also be made available to group visits, by appointment.
As more volunteers become available, these sites could be opened more often. Therefore, should anyone be interested in volunteering, please send an e-mail to info@wirtghawdex.org.
“To Foster the Knowledge of and Safeguard the Natural, Archaeological, Historical and Anthropological Patrimony of the Islands of Gozo and Comino.”
