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Celebration of the Remembrance of the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist by Our Lord Jesus Christ was celebrated in the Basilica on 13 April. The church was packed with parishioners and the faithful. The principal celebrant at Mass being Mgr Carmelo Refalo, Archpriest of Xaghra. During Mass the Holy Oils blessed in the morning by Bishop of Gozo Mgr Mario Grech were presented. At end of Mass, the Holy Eucharist was transferred in procession to the Altar of Repose. The traditional and devout Seven Visits the started. At midnight the church was closed to open again the following morning on Good Friday at 4:00 am. Photos courtesy of Mr Manny Buhagiar.

DSCN5815 The Altar of Repose
DSCN5816 Start of the Seven Visits to the Altar of Repose
DSCN5817 Adoration of the Holy Eucharist
DSCN5818 The Tabernacle housing the Holy Eucharist
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DSCN5820 The bare High Altar
DSCN5821 The bare High Altar
DSCN5824 The bare High Altar
DSCN5825 The bare High Altar
DSCN5826 The empty tabernacle
DSCN5827 The bare High Altar
DSCN5828 The bare High Altar
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