A Bastion of Christianity - The Knights of Malta | Faith Matters

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Published 2013-08-31

The Mediterranean island of Malta is proud of its long history. With its medieval buildings and impressive fortifications, the capital is like an open-air museum. But when the Knights of St. John hold processions and church services in Valetta, the Middle Ages seem to come alive. For more information and videos go to:
www.dw.de/english
www.dw.de/program/faith-matters/s-3952-9798

All Comments (21)

@Quincy_Morris 3 years ago

Today the Knights Hospitaler still exist. The Ottoman Empire does not.
@hughsmith4008 4 years ago

We need the church militants more then ever now.
@sammyperez5065 6 years ago

Awesome video, very informative about our Christian heritage.
@GalatherGermania 10 years ago

I definitely want to visit Malta before I die. Such a beautiful island.
@flaviopitanga65 4 months ago

Visited Malta to pay my respects to all brave people who defended the island and freedom
@margyrowland 5 years ago

God bless Malta. Love from Australia 🇦🇺
@bjornrosenlund135 3 years ago

They were no match for the Ottoman Empire??? Really ? When Suleiman the magnificent lay siege of Rhodes 1522 the lost around 100000 men . They let the Knights sail away and at the siege of Malta there where 532 knights and maybe 6000 militia against 69000 of the Sultans Elite troops . Both the grandmaster and the Sultan had a healthy respect for each other.
@joeriolo3962 4 years ago

malta a place to go and see
@lorrycamill7787 3 years ago

Ronald Reagan was a knight of Malta 🇲🇹 and we are proud of him May he Rest In piece
@Louis-ji3sn 3 years ago

Knights of St John unsuccessful or not a match for the Turks? What a joke! Don't try to tell history if you don't know it! 1480 siege of Rhodes- 500 knights and maximum 4000 regular troops vs. 100,000 Turks= Victory for the Knights of St. John
@skogljus 1 year ago

This is really interesting. And heart warming. Where can I find the chapter nr2? ❤
@jaysartori9032 2 years ago

That is what a fullhearted person and what a true knight!
@gobxxx 1 year ago

The original combat medics
@jonleggett1543 5 years ago

So who else really enjoyed this video because they read Roger Crowley's book 'Empires of the Sea.'
@chiptenor 10 months ago

A wonderful documentary! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Malta has been critical to the history/culture of Europe, and certainly by way of the Knights of St. John. 'Bravo', to Malta, its people, and its history.
@jannadrielcervo7753 3 years ago

Based Malta 🇲🇹🇻🇦✝️
@davebond4924 7 years ago

Stunning island and going for the 2nd time Feb 2017. Looking forward to visiting Fort St Angelo and the Birgu area this time. Well recommend a visit. Like to find out more about the Knights as well - just reading Ernie Bradford's Great Siege book which is great. Thanks for posting - great documentary
@jeffg.8964 2 years ago

Fantastic video
@martinbilis8875 1 year ago

This is a very interesting video.
@paulvella9199 3 years ago

Im maltese but malta is no longer safe as it was since we joined eu our culture is roted sadly