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| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Church_of_St_Catherine_of_Italy_Valletta.jpg Art and architecture from an Age of Faith.... Here is an interesting article link on this church in Valletta, St. Catherine of Alexandria. http://www.maltacultureguide.com/index.php?page=article&article_id=49 St. Catherine is the patron saint of philosophers and preachers. I think this is because she made so many converts, even while in prison. My favorite painting of The Mystical Marriage of St. Catherine is in the Co-Cathedral of St. John, as seen below. Drop dead gorgeous chapel...  When I get upset with the rude bus drivers and rude pedestrians, I just think of this chapel.....and I want to stay here always. The Jerome in this picture is a real Caravaggio, hands down my favorite painter. The Catherine painting is on the right and it is huge and as seen above, in the place of honor above the altar.  |
The Church of St. Catherine of Alexander in Valletta, way above, must be one of the small jewels of Malta. This little church is a popular site for weddings.
One can see why in the first set of photos.
If it is not raining, and if my feet are not horribly painful, I shall try and go, and pray for all the Catherines I know.
If I do not get there, I shall say a little prayer in the church I normally attend.
Update: I did get to the Church of St. Catherine of Italy in Valletta and prayed for all the Catherines I know. Also, I could hardly tear myself away from the fantastic Matia Preti, the first painting at the top.
