Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem’s Adoration of the Magi event in Malta and Gozo

by Gozo News · December 30, 2024

With the 15th edition of Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem coming to an end this weekend, the ‘Adoration of the Magi’ event will once again be organised to conclude the nativity village event.

This year, the Magi will be visiting a number of towns and villages along the way in Malta and Gozo during the weekend when Epiphany is celebrated.

The departure will start on Saturday, the 4th of January with a visit to Sant’Anton Palace where the Three Kings will pay a visit to President Myriam Spiteri Debono.

The Three Kings will then visit Corradino Correctional Facility, Paola and Dar tal-Providenza in Siggiewi. At 5.15pm, the Magi will arrive in Hal Qormi at San Bastjan Parish Church followed by St George Parish Church.

On Sunday, when Epiphany is celebrated, the Three Kings will start their journey from Mgarr (Malta) at 9.00am before leaving for Mellieha where they will visit the Home for Elderly and meet King Herod in the main square.

The Three Kings will then leave for Cirkewwa and will eventually arrive in the port of Imgarr at around 3.00pm with a stop to St Joseph Home for the Elderly and Dar Arka. From there, the three Kings will start their final journey to make the triumphal entrance to Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem where they will present gifts to the Baby Jesus.

This will bring to an end the 15th edition of the nativity village that once again attracted thousands of visitors during the month of animation.

Detailed Programme

Saturday 4th January 2025

11.30am – Sant Anton Palace, Attard

1.30pm – Corradino Correctional Facility, Paola

3.30pm – Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi;

5.15pm – Hal Qormi – Parish of San Bastjan and

5.45pm Parish of St George.

Sunday 5th January 2025

9.00am – Departure from Mgarr (Malta)

10.15am – Mellieha Home

11.00am – Reenactment in Courtyard of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieha