Set the scene.
Żurrieq was among Malta’s parishes in 1436. The present church was built between 1634 and 1659.
Here’s the twist.
Its design was by Matteolo Saliba. Bishop Alpheran de Bussan consecrated the church in 1731, several decades after that construction period.
Why it still matters.
Use the names as clues to different roles: a designer shapes the building, while a bishop’s consecration marks its religious dedication. They do not necessarily belong to the same generation.
🧠 One to think about +
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