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Information about this Church or Chapel
Locality in Gozo Rabat
Status Chapel
Year Built 1987
Dedication San Benedittu Guzeppi Labre
Feast date 16th April

Benedict Joseph Labre was born on 25th March 1748 in France. He was educated by his uncle, a parish priest. Following his uncle's death, he tried to join the Trappists, Carthusians, and Cistercians, but was rejected by them all. He then spent years wandering Europe, especially Rome, in complete poverty, spending his days in perpetual adoration in the cathedrals. Given to religious ecstacies when contemplating the Crown of Thorns; reputed to float, soar, and bilocate when in these swoons. He begged in the streets, and if he was given more than he needed for the day, he would give the remainder to some one he considered more in need than he was. Cured some of his fellow homeless, and reported to have multiplied bread for them. Noted counselor to people of all walks in Rome. He died in a hospice, exhausted from his life of austerity.




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Rabat San Benedittu Giuseppi Labre 01 Front
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Rabat San Benedittu Giuseppi Labre 02 Front Closeup1
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Rabat San Benedittu Giuseppi Labre 03 Front Closeup2
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Rabat San Benedittu Giuseppi Labre 04 Statue Outside1
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Rabat San Benedittu Giuseppi Labre 07 Interior
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Rabat San Benedittu Giuseppi Labre 08 Crucifix

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