THE SANCTUARY OF
JESUS OF NAZARETH
SLIEMA, MALTA
The first years of
the twentieth century witnessed the coming of the Dominican Fathers to
Sliema. The event is rooted in the presence of the Sanctuary of Jesus of Nazareth
which was founded sixteen years before the Dominicans were entrusted with its
care. These web pages give a historical background while recounting the
facts that led to the development of the church as we know it today.
The manuscripts,
documents and sources quoted are preserved in the Archives of our Priory here
at Sliema.
The Minutes of the
Conventual Council of the years 1939 to 1946 were also made use of.
Other manuscripts
would have been priceless especially those relating to the years from 1925 to
1938. Yet none could be found. Most probably, the Second World War
was the cause of the loss of writings and records of the community meetings
which would have been valuable to the history and life of our church.
May the love and
devotion to Jesus of Nazareth be the source of strength in fulfilling the
Dominicans’ mission among the faithful.
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