The King’s Own Philharmonic Society of Valletta will be marking two historical anniversaries with a musical academy at St Dominic parish church, Valletta, on November 5.
The event marks the first centenary of the episcopal ordination of Fr Angelo Portelli, OP, and the 70th anniversary when the Dominican Friars of Valletta made a vow that if the church was not destroyed by enemy action during the war, they would transfer the Holy Crucifix (pictured) from the priory to the chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows in the church.
For this ocassion the Holy Crucifix will be exposed on the main altar for the veneration of the public.
The band will be under the direction of John Galea.