The Church dedicated to St Lawrence in Birgu is consecrated
1723
24 October 1723
24/10/1723
The governor of Malta, Sir John Philip Ducane, managed to obtain the buildings of what was once the Cottonera Military Hospital, along with the parade ground adjoining St Clement’s bastions.
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24 October 1723
The Church dedicated to St Lawrence in Birgu is consecrated
The present building of the Church of St Lawrence in Birgu dates back to the 17th century and was built on a plan by architect Lorenzo GafĂ from Birgu. Its first stone was laid on 11 May 1681 by Bishop Molina.
The church took about 16 years to build. It was officially opened on 10 August 1697 and was consecrated by Bishop Gori Mancini on 24 October 1723.
