Public talk: The Penitent Magdalenes of Valletta
The aging walls of the Magdalene Church in Valletta witnessed many stories and secrets of female success, happiness, hope but also sadness, despair and suffering.
Prostitutes were not the only inmates at Santa Maria Maddalena as the monastery housed young girls, pregnant women, mistresses of knights, witches, female hostages and other social cases that through volition or coercion took vows of chastity, obedience, poverty and claustration.
Christine Muscat MA, author of the book Magdalene Nuns and Penitent Prostitutes will deliver a fascinating talk (in English) about this group of cloistered nuns who, in the face of adversity, went on to achieve recognition and status.
A donation of Eur 5 is kindly solicited. Refreshments will be served after the talk.
Limited seats available – Those who book in advance will have their seats reserved.
Bookings at: http://goo.gl/GXdQUb