Festa time in Malta - part 5

Sanctuary lamp hanging from the dome in Balzan church

We focus today on the inside of Malta churches, in particular one item that is seen in each church, and in some cases more than one. I'm referring to the sanctuary lamp that is made of silver, hanging by a strong chain from the roof. In most American or European churches, the sanctuary lamp is just a candle which is covered by a red glass, but in Maltese churches, these lamps are highly decorative, quite big and prominent. 

In Qrendi church with the pulpit in the background

You can see a variety of them in these photos taken in different churches, with other sections of the church in the background, some of which include the pulpit, others include the choir loft and the massive organ, usually in the back of the church, above the main door.

In Lija church with the Transfiguration statue

In St Dominic church, Valletta