Description
Iż-Żejtun has long stood as a beacon of Malta’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. This volume, born from a symposium organised by Wirt iż-Żejtun, gathers nine scholarly studies that uncover the layered history of the Old Parish Church of St Catherine and its community. From medieval origins to Baroque splendour, the contributions trace the church’s architectural, artistic, and devotional evolution, while highlighting its central role within Malta’s broader story.
Interdisciplinary in scope-spanning archaeology, history, art, architecture, anthropology, science, and conservation-the book delves into hidden passageways, restored artworks, and archival treasures. It reveals not only the resilience and devotion of past generations but also the care and commitment of today’s custodians.
A celebration of research and preservation, this publication invites readers to rediscover Zejtun’s sacred spaces and appreciate their enduring power to inspire.
This is the sixth collection of papers published by Wirt iż-Żejtun, with the first four being “The Żejtun Roman Villa”, “Turkish Raid of 1614”, “Discovering Southeast Malta”, “The Cathedral of the East” and “The Maltese Village”.
Editor: Ruben Abela
