Santa Venera Parish Church, Parish church in Santa Venera, Malta.
Santa Venera Parish Church is a parish church featuring rounded arches and solid forms typical of Romanesque Revival design, built entirely from local limestone. The building includes a functioning crypt and remains active for worship and community services.
Construction began in 1956 under architect Guze Damato's design to replace an older church that could no longer serve the growing community. The crypt functioned as a temporary place of worship from 1969 until the main structure was completed in 2005.
The church interior reflects changes made after the Second Vatican Council, which reshaped Catholic worship practices in the 1960s. These modifications shaped how the space functions for the community today.
The church is open for regular worship and welcomes visitors during non-service hours. Keep in mind that ongoing construction work may affect access to certain areas, and respectful attire is expected when entering.
The crypt served as a functioning place of worship for 36 years before the main church was finally completed. This extended period meant several generations of residents grew up attending services in the underground chamber.
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