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Shrine · Malta

Basilica and Grotto of St. Paul

Rabat, Northern Region, Malta

BasilicaShrineSt. Paul the Apostle's Journey collection

Why pilgrims come

What makes this Catholic place significant

A centuries-old pilgrimage grotto traditionally associated with St. Paul’s stay in Malta after the shipwreck narrated in Acts 27–28.

Primary sacred connectionSt. Paul the Apostleshipwreck and grotto tradition
Research trail1 catalog sourceVerification date not listed
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionCatholic

The sacred connection

People and objects remembered here

These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Feast of St. Paul the ApostleConnected to this place through shipwreck and grotto tradition.

How to read this page

Sources, tradition, and what is verified

Source trail1 cited catalog source

No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.

Editorial standard

This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.