By 1585, the Żabbar chapel proved too small to accommodate the ever increasing number of pilgrims. Grand Master Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle helped to extend the church and donated a new titular painting.
In 1585, the Żabbar chapel was no longer large enough for the increasing number of pilgrims. Grand Master Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle expanded the church and donated a new titular painting.