Vandals target only mediaeval chapel in Gozo

Wirt Ghawdex has condemned what it termed as the "barbaric vandalism" at St Cecilia chapel, in Ghajnsielem, the only surviving mediaeval chapel in Gozo. It said the vandals struck on Thursday night when unknown persons forced their way into the chapel...

Wirt Ghawdex has condemned what it termed as the "barbaric vandalism" at St Cecilia chapel, in Ghajnsielem, the only surviving mediaeval chapel in Gozo.

It said the vandals struck on Thursday night when unknown persons forced their way into the chapel and set it on fire.

Wirt Ghawdex said it has been calling for a number of years for the enforcement of the expropriation order on the chapel made 10 years ago.

"Now, more than ever before, immediate action must be taken by the authorities to safeguard this important monument from total destruction," it said.

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