St James Church, Żebbuġ

Church of Saint James

Introduction

The church of St. James is attached to a benefice belonging to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mdina.

Inside St James Church today

The original church of St. James, within limits of Żebbuġ, dates back to 1430 (i.e. before the Rollo of Bishop Senatore de Mello of 1436). However it fell into disrepair and was rebuilt during 1674.

The Church Today

St. James is now used as a place of worship by the Coptic Christian community in Malta.

A current and a 1970s (credit Mr. A. Terribile) photograph of the Church of St. James

Next Stop

From the Church of St. James we continue walking down Triq 12 ta’ Mejju, past a niche of St. Philip of Agira, into Triq il-Kbira, encountering the Church of the Annunication.

Route Stops

  • First
  • Final