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Welcome to St John’s Co-Cathedral

St John’s Co-Cathedral is a unique monument of international importance. It owes its rich history and artistic heritage to the fact that for over 200 years it was the conventual church of the Order of the Knights of St John.


This Page is also available in the following languages: Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano & Malti.

Visitor’s entrance to St. John’s is via Republic Street. The Co-Cathedral is only a couple of minutes walk for visitors arriving in Valletta by public transport or car, or about 15 minutes walk for those arriving at the cruise liner terminal.

For more information, please contact us.

Map of Valletta showing directions to St John’s Co-Cathedral
Ecclesiastical Services

Sundays and Feast Days:
0715hrs / 0800hrs / 0915hrs / 1100hrs / 1200hrs
1730hrs (winter) 1800hrs (summer)

Weekdays:
0730hrs / 0830hrs

For more information regarding special upcoming services please click here


History of the Knights

The Knights of Malta built St John’s as their conventual church.

Click here to find out more about the Knights, their time in Malta and their defence of the tiny islands against the mighty Ottoman forces.


Works of Art

St John’s is home to priceless works of art created by some of the greatest artists and sculptors in history, including masterpieces by one of the most famous artists of the Baroque period, Michelangelo Merisi Caravaggio.

Click here for more info about works of art at St John’s.


News and Events
3rd July 2008 - 6:30 pm

Priest Ordination by the Archbishop

8th September 2008 - 10:00 am

Pontifical High Mass celebrated by the Archbishop and the Metropolitan Cathedral Chapter. Our Lady of Victory

21st September 2008

Independence Day on Sunday. Pontifical high mass celebrated by the Archbishop

4th October

The St John's Co-Cathedral and museum will be open from 7.00 pm-11.00 pm for Notte Bianca

10th October at 7.30 pm

Hospice movement concert with the Jubilate Choir. Open to the general Public

31st October 7.30 pm

St Pauls' Choral Society concert. Open to the general Public

14th November

Pontifical Mass celebrated by the Archbishop

8th December

9.15 am - Pontifical Mass celebrated for Immaculate Conception Day. Mass will be celebrated by the Archbishop
4.30 pm - Procession with the image of Our Lady of Carafa

24th December

5.00 pm - Solemn Vespers
5.30 pm - Christmas eve. Mass will be celebrated at 5.30pm

25th December

9.15 am - Pontifical High Mass will be celebrated by the Archbishop

31st December

5.30 pm - Te Deum Mass celebrated by the Archbishop

More news and events >



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