The Church of Marija Bambina in Xagħra and the Xagħra Local Council will give tribute to the fallen of the Two Sieges of Malta with a religious, cultural and commemorative ceremony on Sunday, 7th September.

The ceremony will commence at 0800CET in the Basilica and will include the singing of lauds, a celebration of mass, and a remembrance ceremony in Victory Square.

The Captain of the Order of St John, accompanied by Knights of the Order of St John and Maltese soldiers, will walk in a procession around Victory Square.

During the procession, historic proclamations by Grand Master La Valette will be read out, such as his declaration that the 8th Day of September was to be remembered every year as the day of victory and that the day was to be dedicated to Our Lady of Victory.