St. Cataldus Church and Catacombs — Attraction in Rabat

St. Cathaldus Church, Crypt, and Catacombs This tiny church sits atop a family crypt above the hypogeum. This small but well-preserved burial site is beautiful. The crypt and hypogeum date back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries. There was a doorway, now blocked off, where the family could come from their dwelling by St. Paul’s Church to come underground to visit and pay respects to their family. In the catacomb, you will see an Agape Table. One of the best preserved on the islands. This was probably used to celebrate the lives of their lost family members. It is thought the families would use it for a meal and celebration of their lost ones going to the afterlife. The chapel above pays homage to St. Cathald, an Irish monk. The building was first erected in the 1500’s. It was demolished in the 1700’s and rebuilt in 1745. It is in the Baroque style. The site asks for a donation, any donation. It was well worth a couple of euros to see this well-preserved part of history on Malta. Best of all, we were the only people in the crypt...

Saint Katald lived in the 7th century. This Irish religious during his ministry was the bishop of Rachau in Ireland and the alleged bishop of Taranto in today's Puglia. His memory in Malta was spread by the Normans. The ancient catacombs that lie beneath the church are often overshadowed by Malta’s more well-known St. Paul and St. Agada catacombs. Dating from the late 2nd to the 3rd centuries, these small catacombs were originally a Punic burial shaft. The graves in the catacombs are beautiful examples of canopied tombs, while many other graves are hewn...

On way to St Paul’s and found this gem where I befriended the lovely lady, Paola, who looks after the church. By the time we left I we had a bond we will Never forget. We talked of her life and the church. Her face lit up When I told her of my Maltese friend, with the same name, height and Personality as her.

You do not need to go at Paul’s (which is awkward for tall people) and once u seen one catacomb Iv seen them all.

Come to this church that needs the donations to help with church repairs. And meet a cool lady in...