The Maltese community in Tripoli celebrated the feast of St Paul at St Francis Church in Dahra, Tripoli, last Wednesday.

Mass was celebrated by Fr Paul Chetcuti, who flew to Tripoli for the occasion, assisted by Fr Daniel Farrugia, chaplain of the church.

In his sermon Fr Chetcuti read an imaginary letter of St Paul addressed to the Maltese.

Also taking part in the concelebration was Bishop Giovanni Martinelli, who addressed the Maltese gathering, highlighting the big role played by the Maltese Church and Maltese Catholic society.

The Ambassador of Malta in Tripoli, George Cassar, attended the celebration and in a short address stressed the importance of celebrating such feasts which unite the Maltese living abroad.

He said he was happy to see such enthusiasm and unity among the Maltese working in Libya.

Joe Pirotta, first counsellor, led a choir that sang Maltese hymns and the Maltese national anthem at the end of the celebration.

Mass was followed by a get-together for the whole community hosted by Fr Farrugia.