Corpus Christi Church, Għasri
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The Corpus Christi Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Għasri, in Gozo, Malta. It forms part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gozo.
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Corpus Christi Church | |
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Corpus Christi Parish Church | |
Il-Knisja Parrokkjali ta' Kristu Ewkaristiku Salvatur | |
36°03′31.8″N 14°13′34.8″E | |
Location | Għasri, Gozo, Malta |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | Għasri Parish on Facebook |
History | |
Status | Active |
Founded | 16 December 1921 (as a parish) |
Dedication | Corpus Christi and Christ the Saviour |
Dedicated | 1916 |
Consecrated | 1916 |
Relics held | Piece of the Holy Cross of Our Lord |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Parish church |
Architect(s) | Rev. Mgr. Archpriest Ġużepp Diacono |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Baroque |
Years built | 1903–1916 |
Groundbreaking | 6 September 1903 |
Completed | 9 January 1916 (consecration) |
Specifications | |
Number of domes | 5 (1 large dome and 4 small ones) |
Materials | Limestone |
Bells | 4 (1930) |
Administration | |
Province | Malta |
Diocese | Diocese of Gozo |
Parish | Corpus Christi Parish |
Clergy | |
Priest in charge | Rev. Can. Edward Vella |
Assistant priest(s) | Rev. Mgr Michael Mintoff |
Laity | |
Music group(s) | Lauda Sion |
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