c. 1920s
What is the story of Crucifix in Victoria (Rabat)?
Triq il-Karmnu, Santa Marija area, Victoria, Gozo, Victoria (Rabat)
Victoria (Rabat)
Crucifix is a street shrine located at Triq il-Karmnu, Santa Marija area, Victoria, Gozo, Victoria (Rabat), Gozo, Malta. Christ crucified, arms outstretched, crowned with aureole — symbol of sacrifice and salvation. It dates from approximately c. 1920s.
What is the meaning behind the depiction and symbolism?
"Christ crucified, arms outstretched, crowned with aureole — symbol of sacrifice and salvation."
What is the devotional context of Crucifix?
Crucifix
The Crucifix, stark and unflinching, centres the mystery of redemption. Christ hangs suspended between earth and heaven, the symbol of sacrifice and love. In Gozo’s architecture, such niches bring Calvary into the heart of the town, transforming every street into a silent chapel. Weathered by time and wind, they remind the faithful that suffering, too, can be sanctified.
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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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