In the town of Rabat, tradition holds that St. Paul lived and preached for three months following his shipwreck, taking shelter in what is now known as St. Paul’s Grotto. The Basilica of St. Paul was later built above this grotto, and the site remains one of the most significant places associated with the Apostle’s time on Malta.
Nearby, the Catacombs of St. Paul preserve an extensive network of early Christian burial chambers, offering insight into the faith community that took root here in the centuries following Paul’s visit. Together, the grotto, basilica, and catacombs form the heart of Rabat’s Pauline heritage, a place where scripture, history, and devotion meet.
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