The foundation stone of Holy trinity Church, Sliema was laid on September 20th 1866 by the acting Governor of Malta, Major General William John Ridley mainly for the british service men and women who were based in and around Sliema area because the places of worship in Malta were Roman Catholic
Those who died defending Malta during the Second World War are commemorated in a number of ways. The St George window in the northwest corner of the nave is dedicated to the memory of the worshippers in this Church, members of HM Forces and Civilians who lost their lives through enemy action 1939 – 1945. On the west wall is a brass plate in memory of those who were lost, and to the right of the Chancel steps is a memorial to the men who served and fell defending the Island in the 10th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery.
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