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The Cross – For the Maltese through its strong Catholic roots, this symbol is sacred. It represents hope, believe, truth and all that is spiritual. This is a simple Baroque Cross used by the Knights of St John during liturgical Services. Dimensions – Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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The guardian angel – In the Maltese culture the guardian angel has a special place in the families. A prayer is taught to children from when they are very small before bed time and when they wake up, praying the guardian angel to guard and protect them.
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In general, this sculpture is found along roadsides here in Malta and in the front of Cemeteries. This was done on purpose to remind people passing by to spare a prayer for the soles in purgatory.
