1860
What is the story of Sacred Heart of the Madonna in Victoria (Rabat)?
103 Triq ta’ Wara s-Sur, Victoria, Gozo, Victoria (Rabat)
Victoria (Rabat)
Sacred Heart of the Madonna is a street shrine located at 103 Triq ta’ Wara s-Sur, Victoria, Gozo, Victoria (Rabat), Gozo, Malta. Madonna with one hand on chest and the other extended, dressed in white and blue, head tilted heavenward — emblem of compassion and intercession. It dates from approximately 1860.
What is the meaning behind the depiction and symbolism?
"Madonna with one hand on chest and the other extended, dressed in white and blue, head tilted heavenward — emblem of compassion and intercession."
What is the devotional context of Sacred Heart of the Madonna?
Sacred Heart of the Madonna
Mary’s own heart, crowned with roses and pierced by a sword, mirrors the love and suffering of her Son. The Immaculatum Cor Mariae devotion gained prominence in Gozo through parish missions and family consecrations. A niche of the Sacred Heart of Mary unites maternal tenderness with steadfast faith — the heart that beats in harmony with the divine.
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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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