Be the first to comment!An exhibition on Dun Alwig Ta’ Savina at the Banca Giuratale
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An exhibition on the life of Mgr Luigi Vella, better known as Dun Alwig Ta’ Savina, is being held at the Banca Giuratale, Victoria.
Mgr Vella was archdeacon of the Gozo Cathedral and the first rector of Ta’ Savina church.
Mgr Vella, who passed away more than 80 years ago, is remembered for being the one who initiated the daily adoration of the Eucharist at Ta’ Savina church, and for his various writings.
He wrote various historic novels, including Bernardo Dupuo, Nikol Ghabdul, Bint il-Hakem u Isolda – Imhabba ta’ Bint.
The exhibition includes photos, sacred vestments, medals, manuscripts, books and a plan of Ta’ Savina church. The exhibition, opens for the last day tomorrow, Sunday February the 13th, is open from 9am to 11.45am.
Photo by Charles Spiteri shows Victoria Mayor, Dr Samuel Azzopardi viewing the exhibition. Also seen in the picture Councillor Mr Carmel Theuma and Council’s Asst. Secretary Mr J.Galea.
