The Assumption: Patroness of the Maltese Islands
The feast of the Assumption of Mary has been celebrated in Malta since time immemorial.
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Malta’s legendary Marian icons: A legacy of faith
From an image said to have been painted by St. Luke to an icon that followed a Grand Master into battle, Malta’s Marian images carry two millennia of devotion.
Malta: Walking with Mary through 2,000 years of faith
From a 5th-century cave shrine to pilgrimage routes tracing a king's footsteps, Malta's Marian devotion is written into every stone, street, and festa of the archipelago.
The antiquity of Marian devotion in the Maltese islands
Marian devotion in Malta goes back to the origins of Christianity, but the Maltese are always ready to accept new devotions that develop in other countries.
Malta, Mary’s land: Faith across millennia
A Mediterranean nation shaped by centuries of Marian devotion, where faith, history, and culture meet in churches, shrines, and lived tradition.
Devotion to St. Joseph in a basilica of the Child Mary, in Malta
Senglea and Marian devotion are almost inseparable. Here, one has to put the devotion to St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in perspective.
A Jubilee Christmas in Malta: The gift of hope
For those seeking a place where faith, tradition, and Mediterranean warmth come together, Malta opens its doors.
Malta’s Jubilee mission: A pilgrimage through Christian history
Throughout the year, as the Church embarked on the 2025 Jubilee, Malta stood and is standing as a profound destination for spiritual renewal.
Mary pours grace in a wine bar in Żabbar, Malta
The Maltese Islands fully deserve to be called The Islands of the Assumption.
The power of prayer: Paul, Malta, and enduring hope
Faith and hope have sustained nations, inspired victories, and transformed lives. Nowhere is this more evident than in Malta.
Malta’s ex-votos: Signs of hope across the ages
As pilgrims mark the Jubilee, Malta’s churches and shrines reveal a rich tradition of thanksgiving that unites past and present in faith.
The Assumption of Mary: Hope fulfilled
Mary’s Assumption is the guarantee of what awaits all who trust in Christ: a future of glory, a destiny of joy, and an eternal home in God’s presence.
World War II: Malta’s hope against all hopes
The archipelago was vital to the Allied forces, disrupting Axis supply lines to North Africa. This position made it a target of relentless bombing and near starvation
Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Malta: A matter of hope
Just as sailors once looked to the stars for guidance, the faithful turn to Mary for direction and strength in their spiritual journeys.
Malta’s role in the Jubilee mission: A testament of faith and hope
Answer the call to pilgrimage and discover how hope lives on in the Maltese archipelago today.
The wreckage that made a nation: St. Paul’s shipwreck
In Paul’s ostensible misfortune, Malta found its greatest blessing. His shipwreck brought the Gospel to its shores and left a legacy that inspired the world.
The Maltese Islands: Pilgrims of Hope 2025
While Rome will be the spiritual hub of the Jubilee Malta has emerged as a key destination for Jubilee activities – and for faith-based tourism in general.
The conversion of St. Paul: A new dawn of hope
The light that blinded Paul on the road to Damascus illuminated a path that ultimately brought the message of Christ to the world.
The Assumption in Malta: A feast of faith, humanity, and tradition
Devotion to the Assumption in Malta can be traced back to the early Christian era. Indeed, it is the title by which the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Patroness of the Maltese Islands.
Malta’s miraculous Marian icons and images
As Malta honors its deep Marian heritage, these miraculous icons connect the past with the present and provide a vital spiritual touchstone for generations to come.
