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'''Country''' : Malta [[File:Malta.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
'''Region''' : [[Northern Region (Malta)|Northern Region]][[File:Nthregmalta.png|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br> | |||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The red cross symbolises the Catholic faith which has always predominated the lives and beliefs of the locals. The circle represents the Rotunda, Mosta's parish church, its main landmark and the building for which it is most famous with one and all, Maltese and foreigner alike. The blue star is the symbol of the Madonna, Our Lady, patron saint of the town, whose feast is celebrated on the 15th of August. | The red cross symbolises the Catholic faith which has always predominated the lives and beliefs of the locals. The circle represents the Rotunda, Mosta's parish church, its main landmark and the building for which it is most famous with one and all, Maltese and foreigner alike. The blue star is the symbol of the Madonna, Our Lady, patron saint of the town, whose feast is celebrated on the 15th of August. | ||
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[[Category:Municipalities of Malta | [[Category:Municipalities of Malta]] | ||
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Origin/meaning
The red cross symbolises the Catholic faith which has always predominated the lives and beliefs of the locals. The circle represents the Rotunda, Mosta's parish church, its main landmark and the building for which it is most famous with one and all, Maltese and foreigner alike. The blue star is the symbol of the Madonna, Our Lady, patron saint of the town, whose feast is celebrated on the 15th of August.
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