The belief is that Saint Roque is the protector Saint against the plague and honouring him would protect the inhabitants against the Plague and any other form of contagious disease prevalent at the time. In Balzan there is a Church, a Street as well as a Statue dedicated to Santu Rokku ( Saint Roque). The statue is strategically placed at the corner of the street bearing the same name in order to oversee and protect the people living in the village.
Hal Balzan in numbers according to the National Census - Halbalzan Local CouncilThe NSO today published the preliminary results of the 2021 National Census. According to the preliminary results Ħal Balzan’s population today stands at 4, 774. This is an increase from the 4, 101 back in 2011 and a significant increase from the 1, 313 back in 1921. 2, 344 identified themselves as male whilst 2, 430 identified themselves as female. The population per squared kilometer (population density) stands at 7, 998 which is significantly higher than neighbouring towns Ħal Lija (2, 887) and Ħ’Attard (1, 848) but lower than Birkirkara (9, 411) and lower than the most densily populated town in Malta, Tas-Sliema (15, 167).
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[10] Chapel of the Good Shepherd. This small Chapel within the grounds of the Good Shepherd convent was dedicated to St Joseph. It was designed by Architect Vincenzo Busuttil and its stone construction left in the able hands of Mason Piju Ebejer. [11][12] It was inaugurated on 4 April 1870. A much larger church was built during the period of 1898–1901. This new building was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Archbishop Monsigneur Peter Pace blessed the chapel on 7 February 1901. [13] The reverence to St Roque[edit] A common occurrence in many streets, buildings and historical sites around Malta is the reverence to Saint Roque.
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In front of the church we find a statue of Our Lady which dates back to the early 19th Century. [7] Church of St Roque Situated on Three Churches Street, this chapel was built in 1593 with the outbreak of the Plague during that same year. Victims of this devastating disease were buried in the church. The main painting in the chapel shows St. Roque, St. Paul and St. Sebastian, all three protector saints against the deadly disease.
They were initially given a house in Lija by the Marquis Testaferrata to set up a boarding school for girls coming from Malta and Sicily. Today this building serves as the site for the Local Council, Social Services and Post Office within the village. [13] They also offered classes for orphans and women who wanted to lead more meaningful lives. The convent in Balzan was built with the help of many benefactors in 1868. The work of the convent continues to be that of helping and offering women and their children shelter from domestic violence, helping single mothers and now also helping male refugess and their families who end up in Malta.
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As at 2019 the town had 4768 inhabitants. [2] Etymology[edit] In Malta, many village names are identical to certain family names, as in Attard and Lija. It is believed by some, therefore, that the village inherited its name from a family whose family name was Balzan. Balsan (Balzan) literally means tax collector or contributions collector. The tax collector must have been from the same parish, at the time forming part of Birkirkara.
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A draw isn't likely to take place (23. 1%). Before placing your bet, you may wish to consider the below facts: When Mosta FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 75% of their matches. When Balzan Youths leads 1-0 at home, they win in 50% of their matches. When Balzan Youths is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches. Balzan Youths scores 2 goals in a match against Mosta FC and Mosta FC scores 2.
[3] Heritage & Culture[edit] The church houses various works of art by famous Maltese painters such as Giuseppe Calleja, Chev. Emvin Cremona and Paul Camilleri Cauchi. [4] The statue used in the village feast celebrated on the 2nd week of July, is carved in wood by Salvatore Dimech (is-sartx) and shows our lady and Gabriel the Archangel. [5] The parish also celebrates the feast of St.
Which team to bet on? Determining winning probabilities requires a keen eye for many details like the lineups as well as an appreciation of past levels of performance. Experts are favoring Balzan for a win, attributing them 56. 6% chances for victory. On the other hand, Mosta is considered to only have 20. 3% chances of winning.
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[14] Cultural Heritage Property in Balzan[edit] Palazzo Bosio [1] Villa Macedonia [2] Church of San Anard [3] Wignacourt Aqueduct Notable Persons[edit] Rev. Monsignor John (Gwann) Dimech ( 1922-2009) [15] Piju Ebejer (1874-1931) Master Stone Mason[11] Gabriel Caruana Artist ( 1929-2018) Rev. Dr Joseph Zammit Bernardo Manduca Piscopo Macedonia (1891-1971)[16][17] Prof. John Borg Bishop Joseph Grech Giuseppe Frendo[18] Mikel Scicluna Professional Wrestler 29 July 1929 – 20 March 2010 Religious Organisations[edit] Good Shepherd Convent also known as Tal-Bon Pastur is a convent of the Good Shepherd Sisters who arrived in Malta from Smyrna in 1858.
Live: Mass from Balzan Parish Church – 22nd March 2020, 11amPrayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things. I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
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