The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation has extended the deadline for submitting abstracts for the Third Edition of the Malta – Pisa Conference on European Cathedrals to 7th March 2025. This extension provides additional time for scholars, conservators, curators, and professionals in art, architecture, and heritage conservation to contribute their research on the conference theme, “Sacred Art Conservation as a Vehicle of Re-Evangelization”.

The conference will be held on 8th and 9th May 2025 at the Casino Maltese in Valletta, Malta, in collaboration with the Opera Primaziale Pisana (Pisa) for the third consecutive year. This event will bring together experts to discuss key issues surrounding European cathedrals and their role in the modern world.

The theme of this year’s conference, titled “Sacred Art Conservation as a Vehicle of Re-Evangelization: European Cathedrals – Malta,” will focus on the importance of conserving sacred art and architecture as a means of revitalising the spiritual and theological messages they convey. The event aims to explore how conservation efforts can serve as a vehicle for re-evangelization in contemporary society, bridging the gap between faith and modern audiences.

As in previous editions, the conference is open to both local and international participants, particularly those specialising in art, architecture, conservation, and cultural heritage. Scholars, conservators, curators, and professionals in the field of heritage and conservation are invited to submit abstracts that align with the conference’s theme. The papers presented will be published in the conference proceedings, offering an important platform for the exchange of knowledge and best practices.

The Malta session of the conference will serve as a unique opportunity for attendees to engage in deep discussions about the future of sacred art conservation, particularly as it relates to cathedrals in Europe. The collaboration with the Opera Primaziale Pisana, known for organising annual conferences on European cathedrals, will further enhance the international scope of this event.

For further details on the conference and the Call for Abstracts, please see attached: