June 23, 1565: At dawn, the Ottoman forces invading Malta initiated a final irresistible attack on Fort St Elmo. The small Christian force fought back bravely but successive waves of the elite ...
Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred. Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs ...
A hot and fetid June night on the small Mediterranean island of Malta, and a Christian sentry patrolling at the foot of a fort on the Grand Harbour had spotted something drifting in the water. The ...