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St. Paul the Apostle was shipwrecked during his journey from Crete to Rome in the year 60 AD.

It was the island of Malta. And here, in this grotto located on the outskirts of the ancient capital, Mdina, is where tradition says he lived for three months. 

The Acts of the Apostles describes how St. Paul was welcomed by local inhabitants and the Roman prefect, named Publius. According to tradition, Publius converted to Christianity, served as a bishop and is counted among the first Maltese saints. For this reason, the church that sits above the grotto was dedicated to St. Publius.

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