Catacombs Of St. Agata & St. Cataldus

ST AGATHA'S CATACOMBS lie in the garden area just across the street from the St. Paul's complex. These catacombs belong to the church and are in the care of the Missionary Society of St. Paul. The graceful church of St. Agatha stands near the steps which lead to the catacombs.

As in the St. Paul group, one can see here the same features, including the curious Agape Tables. All types of tombs are well represented loculus, canopied, saddle-backed, floor-pits, and good examples of the Arcosolium form.

A small chapel decorated with a fine altar is located at the foot of the staircase.

Recent restoration works on the site have exposed ancient wall paintings of great importance.

St. Agatha's Catacombs are situated in lovely surroundings among trees and green shrubs.

ST. CATALDUS CATACOMBS are small in size when compared to the two already described. This group lies beneath the 1 8th century church of St. Cataldus, very near the Rabat Civic Centre. An Agape Table and various types of tombs make Up this underground burial place. Like St. Agatha's, this site lies on church property.

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Catacombs Of St. Agata & St. Cataldus

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