Chapel of St. Demetrius is the only temple in Malta dedicated to this Greek saint. This small Roman Catholic church was built in the first half Eighteenth century. The symbol of the object is the nineteenth-century painting of St. Demetrius, an unknown author, who presents the patron on a horse in the company of an elderly woman and a man shackled in chains.
The original chapel was built in the 15th century. From the second half In the 17th century, it ceased to function because of the ruined state. In 1736, at the initiative of Rev. Mario Vella, the church was rebuilt. During World War II, the building was significantly damaged. His restaurant was held in 2012-2013.
With the image of St. Demetriusz is bound by legend. An old woman's house called Żgugina was attacked by pirates. The attackers kidnapped her only child - a son named Matthew. Żgugina prayed every day in the chapel to save him. According to the legend of Saint. Demetrius was to leave the portrait, go to the pirate ship and bring Matthew to his mother. Upon his return, he was to leave a hoof print on the wall of the chapel, which is still visible today.
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