The feast of St Martin of Tours was celebrated at the Church of Baħrija, within the limits of Rabat, between Sunday, 1 November and Sunday, 8 November. Throughout the week, several celebrations and activities were organised, including a special celebration for the local children, a presentation of babies and other preparatory events. The liturgical celebrations reached their climax on Saturday with a Solemn Mass presided over by the Prior Provincial, Fr Leslie Gatt O.S.A., together with the Augustinian Community of Rabat, which serves this church. Following Mass, a procession carrying the statue of St Martin made its way through the streets of the village centre. The following day, Sunday, 10 November, the traditional fair was held, continuing a long-standing tradition that has been a characteristic feature of this feast in this small village.
The Augustinian friars have been serving the community of Baħrija, and particularly the Church of St Martin, for the past twelve years.
