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Valletta is a small city of big churches. Walking into one particularly grand religious building on the north side of town, you may be surprised to be greeted by a Flag of St George (better known as the English flag in these parts), and the official portrait of King Charles III.
While the British Empire left Malta many years ago, it left a few things behind. Most famously, the George Cross, which Malta displays proudly on her flag. Another is the St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, the seat of the Anglican Church in Malta. And no, it's not the opposite of an anti-cathedral... in Anglican tradition, a pro-cathedral is a cathedral without a bishop. Every day is a learning day! ^^
When the Dowager Queen Adelaide visited Malta in 1838, she was astonished to learn that there was no centre for Anglican worship on the island (I mean, why wouldn't a small island in the Med have a hub for the Church of England?). So, having paid for its construction and laying the foundation stone that same year, she was there to see the pro-cathedral finished and opened in 1844.
Honestly, if you're visiting Malta, I'd recommend popping in. It's free to enter, though there are places to donate if you wish, it's very pretty inside, and there's a lot of history preserved there, too. It has the RAF standard that flew over the island's airfield for the whole of the Battle of Malta, alongside various other standards that have been laid up in the pro-cathedral. Aside from that, it's very quiet and peaceful, and I found it a cool place to stop for some quiet reflection.
Hope you enjoy! :)
While the British Empire left Malta many years ago, it left a few things behind. Most famously, the George Cross, which Malta displays proudly on her flag. Another is the St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, the seat of the Anglican Church in Malta. And no, it's not the opposite of an anti-cathedral... in Anglican tradition, a pro-cathedral is a cathedral without a bishop. Every day is a learning day! ^^
When the Dowager Queen Adelaide visited Malta in 1838, she was astonished to learn that there was no centre for Anglican worship on the island (I mean, why wouldn't a small island in the Med have a hub for the Church of England?). So, having paid for its construction and laying the foundation stone that same year, she was there to see the pro-cathedral finished and opened in 1844.
Honestly, if you're visiting Malta, I'd recommend popping in. It's free to enter, though there are places to donate if you wish, it's very pretty inside, and there's a lot of history preserved there, too. It has the RAF standard that flew over the island's airfield for the whole of the Battle of Malta, alongside various other standards that have been laid up in the pro-cathedral. Aside from that, it's very quiet and peaceful, and I found it a cool place to stop for some quiet reflection.
Hope you enjoy! :)
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That's neat! Do they hold services in the church? There's a small chapel, the Chapel of Lady Loretto, down in this little Texan town called Goliad, which is inside the Presidio de la Bahia, the fort of the bay. There was a small skirmish at a nearby creek, Coleto creek, by men under Colonel James Fanin, these men surrendered at discretion and were executed under the order of Santa Anna. The chapel is still there and every year on the 26th and 27th of March, there's a reenactment by the people of Goliad.
Yes, I believe they do! It operates much like any other Anglican place of worship, so I would anticipate services on Sunday at the very least, as well as even song services on weekdays.
A curious history! A pity about the men who were executed, though - I hope that the memorial is to their memory. ^__^
A curious history! A pity about the men who were executed, though - I hope that the memorial is to their memory. ^__^
Love it -- and the history! That's a very nice font.
If you were on Flickr I'd have you post this in the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/houses-of-the-holy/">Houses of the Holy</a> Group (I've run it for 11 years). These days I wouldn't recommend anyone join Flickr...
If you were on Flickr I'd have you post this in the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/houses-of-the-holy/">Houses of the Holy</a> Group (I've run it for 11 years). These days I wouldn't recommend anyone join Flickr...
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