A book marking the 170th anniversary of Xewkija’s statue of St John the Baptist has been issued.
L-Għammiedi – 170 Sena l-Għaxqa tax-Xewkin by Grazio Grech, Paul Cassar and Anthony Grech, offers a historical overview of Xewkija parish and the cult of St John, an artistic analysis of the statue and its sculptor, and photos of the village feast.
It was launched in the Museum of Sculpture at Xewkija parish church by Gozo Minister Anton Refalo, in the presence of archpriest Carmelo Mercieca, mayor Paul Azzopardi and Precursur Band officials.