The Chapel of Our Lady of Graces () is a

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chapel located in the area known as ''Tal-Maqluba'' in

Qrendi Qrendi () is a village in the Western Region, Malta, Western Region of Malta, with a population of 3,148 people as of October 2021. It is located close to Mqabba, Żurrieq and Siġġiewi. Within its boundaries are the two Neolithic temples of ...

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History

This chapel was built in the year 1658 by Angelo Spiteri from Qrendi and dedicated to Our Lady of Victories. However, later the church was rededicated to Our lady of Graces. Spiteri left funds which were to be used for the singing of vespers and the celebration of Mass on the feast day. The church was restored in 2007.

Exterior and Interior

The present chapel has a simple facade with no decoration except for three square windows – one on each side of the door and the third one high up above it. On the very top of the church there is a small stone crucifix. The two side windows have a kneeling block for the faithful who wished to pray even when the chapel was closed. A plaque on the facade of the chapel states ''Non Gode L'Immunita Ecclesiastica'' meaning that this church does not provide church immunity to criminal offenders who seek sanctuary in the church. The interior includes one stone altar and since its restoration a small painting was added. The ceiling includes several round arches."Qrendi"
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References

{{reflist * * * * 17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Malta Qrendi National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands Roman Catholic chapels in Malta