Underground Crypt under
St. Helen's Basilica in Birkirkara

Beneath the nave and transcepts of the basilica extends a spacious crypt which, as was the practice in times gone by, was used for burials, instead of having these done directly beneath the church floor or in a separate cemetery.

This practice was, however, discontinued by the middle of the twentieth century.  Various important persons were laid to rest in this crypt including Salvu Psaila and Vincenzo Borg (Brared) and various provosts and canons.

The public can visit this crypt during the month of November and on Mother’s day and Father’s day.