Ħjut ta’ Fidi / Threads of Faith

• Malti:

Segwi l-ġabra rikka ta' paramenti liturgiči tal-Knisja Kattolika Rumana, fejn fejn it-tradizzjoni il tiltaqa' mal-arti fi djalogu sagru. Din il-wirja ta' pjaneti u dalmatiċi, flimkien ma' xi paramenti tal-knisja mill-kollezzjoni nazzjonali tat-tessuti u mill-Knisja Kolleggjata ta' San Lawrenz, Il-Birgu, tizvela l-istorja, s-simboliżmu u s-sinifikat tal-ilblesi li jintlibsu waqt il-Quddiesa u ritwali sagri ohra. Mill-kuluri vibranti tal-kalendarju liturgiku sad-disinji kumplessi jirriflettu tifsiriet teologiċi profondi, din l-għażla kurata tiċċelebra wkoll I-importanza spiritwali u storika tal-Ordni ta San Gwann, Imsejsa bħala ordni reliġjuża u militari fil-11-il seklu. II-Gran Mastri hallew wirt imponenti ta' teżori tessili prezzjużi lill-pajjiz, Ii jqanqal I-immaginazzjoni kemm tat-teologi veterani, kif ukoll ta' dawk ġodda u kurjuzi, u jistiednu Iil kulhadd biex jaraw id-divin minsuġ f'kull ħajta.

• English:

Dive into the rich tapestry of Roman Catholic liturgical vestments, where tradition meets artistry in a sacred dialogue. This illuminating display of chasubles and dalmatics, along with select church paraments from the national textiles collection and the St Lawrence Collegiate Church, Vittoriosa, unravels the history, symbolism and significance of garments worn during Mass and other sacred rituals. From the vibrant colours of the liturgical calendar to the intricate designs that reflect deep theological meanings, this curated selection also celebrates the Order of St John's spiritual and historical significance, rooted in its founding as a religious and military order in the 11th century. The Grandmasters left an awe-inspiring legacy of precious textile treasures to the nation, which captures the imagination of seasoned theologians and curious newcomers alike, inviting one and all to see the divine woven into every thread.

• Heritage Malta Publishing