Church of St Matthew, Qrendi, Roman Catholic church in Qrendi, Malta
The Church of St Matthew in Qrendi is a Roman Catholic structure with two matching bell towers and a renovated front facade that was rebuilt after wartime damage. The interior contains an organ dating from the 1800s and continues to serve the parish community with regular worship services.
The building was constructed in the 1680s and suffered major bomb damage during World War II due to its proximity to a military airfield. Post-war restoration in the following decade shaped its current appearance with the renovated facade.
The main altar displays a significant painting from the late 1600s showing the martyrdom of St Matthew, created by artists from a renowned Maltese school. This artwork shapes the interior and reflects the religious devotion that remains active in the Qrendi community.
The building remains open to visitors year-round, with the best visiting times usually falling outside of worship services. Visitors should remember that this is an active place of worship and respectful behavior is expected.
Two separate chapels actually occupy the same site: a medieval chapel with a stone altar and the larger baroque church from the 1600s. This arrangement makes Qrendi an unusual case of two houses of worship sharing one location.
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