c. 1922
What is the story of Madonna of Loreto in Victoria (Rabat)?
128 Triq Għajn Qatet, Victoria, Gozo, Victoria (Rabat)
Victoria (Rabat)
Madonna of Loreto is a street shrine located at 128 Triq Għajn Qatet, Victoria, Gozo, Victoria (Rabat), Gozo, Malta. Illustrates the miracle of Loreto—Madonna and Child above a small house carried by angels amid clouds. It dates from approximately c. 1922.
What is the meaning behind the depiction and symbolism?
"Illustrates the miracle of Loreto—Madonna and Child above a small house carried by angels amid clouds."
What is the devotional context of Madonna of Loreto?
Madonna of Loreto
Rooted in the legend of the Holy House carried by angels to Loreto, this devotion celebrates Mary as the dwelling place of God. The image typically shows the Virgin enthroned with the Child, sometimes within a miniature house or under a canopy. For Gozitans, it speaks of pilgrimage and homecoming — faith made domestic. The Loreto niche transforms the street into a shrine of memory and belonging.
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The Photographer
Rob Polli
Researched, written, and photographed by Rob Polli, based in Malta, who personally visits and documents each street shrine.
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