Unknown (19th century)
What is the story of Madonna of Lourdes in Victoria (Rabat)?
69 Triq Santa Marija, Victoria, Gozo, Victoria (Rabat)
Victoria (Rabat)
Madonna of Lourdes is a street shrine located at 69 Triq Santa Marija, Victoria, Gozo, Victoria (Rabat), Gozo, Malta. Madonna of Lourdes standing on rock, hands clasped in prayer, wearing white tunic with silver embroidery and blue sash fluttering in the wind. It dates from approximately Unknown (19th century).
What is the meaning behind the depiction and symbolism?
"Madonna of Lourdes standing on rock, hands clasped in prayer, wearing white tunic with silver embroidery and blue sash fluttering in the wind."
What is the devotional context of Madonna of Lourdes?
Madonna of Lourdes
A 19th-century devotion spreading from France, the Madonna of Lourdes depicts Mary in white robes and a blue sash, hands joined in prayer within a grotto. In Gozo’s limestone, these niches echo the very texture of the Massabielle cave — a natural meeting of faith and landscape. The image promises healing, humility, and the grace found in simplicity.
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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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