Iglesia de los Jesuitas - La Valeta, Malta - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

"La Iglesia de los Jesuitas (en maltés: Knisja tac-Cirkoncizjoni tal-Mulej) es una de las iglesias más antiguas de La Valeta, en Malta, ubicada en la calle il-Merkanti. Es una de las más grandes en la diócesis. El sitio, que comprende un colegio y una iglesia está delimitado por cuatro calles que ocupan toda la zona. San Ignacio de Loyola, fundador de la Compañía de Jesús en 1534, había considerado la fundación de una universidad en Malta ya en 1553. A través de una carta de fecha 28 de marzo de 1592, el Papa Clemente VIII solicitó la creación de un colegio para los jesuitas. Iba a ser todo eclesiástico y no científico, principalmente para preparar a los candidatos al sacerdocio. El Gran maestro Martin Garzez puso la primera piedra del Colegio el 4 de septiembre de 1595. El Colegio se conoce como Collegium Melitense. Los jesuitas iniciaron los cursos en el campo de los estudios superiores."

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"The Jesuit Church (Maltese: Knisja tac-Cirkoncizjoni tal-Mulej) is one of the oldest churches in Valletta, Malta, located on il-Merkanti Street. It is one of the largest in the diocese. The site, comprising a college and a church, is bounded by four streets that occupy the entire area. Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus in 1534, had considered founding a university in Malta as early as 1553. Through a letter dated 28 March 1592, Pope Clement VIII requested the creation of a college for the Jesuits. It was to be all ecclesiastical and not scientific, primarily to prepare candidates for the priesthood. Grandmaster Martin Garzez laid the foundation stone of the College on 4 September 1595. The College is known as Collegium Melitense. Jesuits initiated courses in the field of higher education."

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1593 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Católica Street address of Church: VGX8+93G, Merchants St, Valletta, Malta La Valeta, Malta Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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