On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Archconfraternity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta, the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was unveiled following an extensive restoration. The wooden polychrome statue is an early 18th century work and has recently been attributed to Pietro Paolo Troisi (1686-1743). The restoration project, carried out by Atelier del Restauro, was inaugurated by Archbishop Charles J Scicluna and Provincial Father Joe Saliba in the Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Sunday 13th February, under the auspices of the President of Malta, George Vella.
APS Bank was a sponsor of the project and senior Bank representatives attended the event. Rachael Blackburn, Head of Culture, commented, “APS Bank believes in supporting projects and initiatives that are of particular significance to society and in the interest of cultural heritage. This is aligned with APS Bank’s values and we are delighted to have helped make this restoration possible.”
