St Publius' Chapel, Għasri
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| Chapel of St Publius | |
|---|---|
Il-Kappella ta' San Publiju | |
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  Chapel of St Publius | |
| 36°03′54.8″N 14°13′01.3″E / 36.065222°N 14.217028°E | |
| Location | Għasri |
| Country | Malta |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | Saint Publius |
| Dedicated | 10 October 1852 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 1850 |
| Completed | 1852 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Gozo |
| Parish | Għarb |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop | Mario Grech |
St Publius' Chapel is a small Roman Catholic church located in the village of Għasri on the island of Gozo, Malta. Although the chapel is situated in Għasri, it falls under the jurisdiction and administration of the neighboring parish of Għarb.
The original chapel on this site, dedicated to St. Leonard, was built around 1550 by George Tewma and included an adjoining cemetery. However, it was deconsecrated in 1654 by Bishop Miguel Juan Balaguer Camarasa. The chapel was demolished a few years later in 1657. [1]