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The prominent painting of St Jerome at the Our Lady of Victory Church, Valletta, was reinstated into its niche after a year of absence during which repair and r

The Sacred Heart of Jesus church in Nadur, built between 1906 and 1910, is undergoing a major restoration project. The structure itself is being consolidated to contain the infiltration of water, while in its interior, the dome and ceiling paintings by Giuseppe Briffa are being professionally restored under the supervision of Amy Sciberras. The church sacristy has also been refurbished and redecorated while the church parvis is currently being embellished, thanks to a group of volunteers. A new...

When conservator-restorer Amy Sciberras was approached to examine, conserve and restore the altarpiece dedicated to the Immaculate Conception at Gudja parish church of the Assumption, little was known about how this painting is linked and relevant to our times and current global situation. The painting of the Immaculate Conception with St Paul, St Roch and St Sebastian has graced the first left-hand altar of the church for over 200 years. Throughout these years, the painting has served the ongo...