European Parliament hosts exhibition on St Paul’s shipwreck in Malta
Display highlights Malta's enduring Catholic tradition
St Paul’s shipwreck in Malta in AD60 is the main theme of an exhibition in the European Parliament celebrating Malta’s Catholic tradition.
Organised by MEP David Casa and inaugurated by European Parliament president Roberta Metsola, the exhibition reflects on the shipwreck as a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of Christianity in Malta, laying the foundations of a faith that continue to shape Maltese society, culture and identity to this day.
Among the exhibition’s highlights is a reproduction of the 367-year-old titular statue by renowned Maltese Baroque sculptor Melchiorre Cafà, alongside an informative photographic display and an immersive virtual tour of the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul’s Shipwreck, completed in 1570 in Valletta.
Casa said the exhibition presents a defining part of Malta’s spiritual and cultural heritage within the heart of Europe’s democratic institutions.
“St Paul’s arrival in Malta shaped our history and identity in a profound and lasting way. This exhibition allows us to share that heritage with a European audience and highlight the values that have defined Maltese society for centuries,” he said.
The exhibition will remain open throughout the week and is accessible within the European Parliament.