Madliena

Madliena refers to three different sites on the island of Malta: a church in Valletta, a chapel in Dingli, and a chapel in St. Andrew's, all of which are dedicated to Mary Magdalene.

Valletta

The church in Valletta was built by the Knights of St. John. Inside, there are religious sculptures, including one showing the role of Mary Magdalene as a nurse. The church was damaged during World War II and later abandoned; it was partially restored in 2008.

Dingli

In Dingli, Madliena is a chapel high on the Dingli Cliffs. The chapel, under the authority of the Dominican Fathers, of whom Mary Magdalene is a patron saint, is well cared for and open to the public regularly during limited hours. The feast of St Mary Magdalene is celebrated here. It lacks the pomp, fireworks, behavior, organization, and publicity of other feasts. Unlike many feast days associated with other saints, the feast of St. Mary Magdalene is held on one day only, July 22. The Blessing of the Animals occurs outside the chapel. The building is no longer referred to as the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, but as the Dingli Chapel. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site.