Immaculate Conception Niche

Volume 1 • Victoria, Gozo

Nicċeċ

“Gozo enchants with its unspoiled beauty, ancient history, and timeless Maltese charm.”

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The Publication

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Nicċeċ is a documentary archive of the religious street niches of Victoria, Gozo — small sacred shrines that have stood in walls and above doorways for centuries. Researched, written, and photographed by Rob Polli, this collection documents over 50 surviving niches before time and development erase them. Volume 1 (Victoria) is available to read in full below.

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Immaculate Conception

South wall of the Church of St Francis

What is the history of Immaculate Conception? [00859]

The statue represents the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a common devotional theme in Catholic iconography, emphasizing Mary’s purity and role as the Mother of God.