Stella Maris Church, Roman Catholic parish church in Sliema, Malta.
Stella Maris is a Roman Catholic parish church in Sliema featuring Baroque architecture with a prominent dome and ornately decorated interior spaces. The building displays characteristic baroque elements including detailed stonework, religious paintings, and a harmonious spatial arrangement.
Construction started in 1853 and the church opened for worship in 1855, with the distinctive dome completed around 1877. This building phase shaped Sliema's development and established the church as a focal point in the community.
The name Stella Maris, Star of the Sea, connects this place to Sliema's maritime roots and the local devotion to Mary as protector of sailors. This connection shapes the community's celebrations and spiritual practices today.
Visitors can enter the church during its opening hours to explore the architecture and religious artworks inside. Regular worship services happen throughout the day, so checking ahead helps ensure you can visit without disrupting the community.
A remarkable apse painting by Giuseppe Calì adorns the interior space, showcasing the artistic quality of the furnishings. A special statue of Our Lady was brought from Paris in 1891 and is carried through town during August processions each year.
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