Church of St Mary Magdalene, Valletta
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | ||
|---|---|---|
Knisja ta' Santa Marija Madalena | ||
Style Baroque & Mannerism | | |
| Specifications | ||
| Materials | Limestone | |
The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a
Roman Catholic church building in Valletta, Malta. The church, named after Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, was part of the Magdalene asylum situated adjacent to the church. The church was deconsecrated in the mid 20th century and was blessed again by Bishop Charles Scicluna
on 25 February 2015.
History
The church was built around the 1595 as the church of the
Roman Catholic soldiers stationed in Fort Saint Elmo as well as navy families from the Camerata barracks across the road.[3] In 1941 the monastery was destroyed by air raids during World War II. A primary school was built instead. After this the church was abandoned. The altars of the church were moved to St Catherine's monastery. Later the church of St Mary Magdalene started to serve as a storage garage for carnival floats until 2006. In 2008 the church was cleared and partially restored.[4]
The church building is listed on the National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands.[5]
Architecture
The church is square and has a very pain exposed side only containing two windows. The façade is built in a Mannerist style with the central bay set within the square frame of the building. It has three bays on two levels. Inside the church has a baroque style.
See also
- Catholicism portal
History portal
Malta portal
- Culture of Malta
- History of Malta
- List of Churches in Malta
- Religion in Malta
References
- ^ "St.Mary Magdalen". Retrieved on 26 October 2014.
- ^ "Magdalene Nuns and Penitent Prostitutes (Valletta)", melitensia.blogspot., Malta. Retrieved on 26 October 2014.
- ^ Scerri, Louis. "A convent for fallen women", Times of Malta, Malta, 23 March 2014. Retrieved on 26 October 2014.
- ^ "One World - Protecting the most significant buildings, monuments and features of Valletta (65) Church of St Mary Magdalene", Times of Malta, Malta, 30 December 2008. Retrieved on 26 October 2014.
- ^ "Church of Mary Magdalene" (PDF). National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands. 27 August 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
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