Festa time in Malta - part 4

Main altar at Qrendi church with 12 apostles' statues

Today we enter some of the churches in Malta and focus on the altars, decorated with large candlesticks, candles and in between a set of 6, at times 12 apostles. Most of them are centuries old statuettes in silver or gold or paper-mache, which had been used on special occasions like this festa week. Not only the main altar has a set of apostles, but even the side altars have various saints displayed. 

Ganutell flowers in ceramic vases with images of Mary at Balzan church

Bouquets of flowers are sometimes placed between the candlesticks, and some of them are also handed down over the decades, made from special material called ganutell. Their vases are also very precious as you can see from some of the photos displayed today. Please do click on each photo to enjoy a higher resolution and clearer image.

Other saints on side altars, with St George Preca photo, Malta's only saint.

Bishops and Carmelite saints on a side altar at Zurrieq church