The Jesuits Church Foundation is celebrationg the first anniversary from its foundation. Established by an agreement between the Government of Malta and the Archdiocese of Malta, as a social purpose foundation of a non-profit making nature to administer and conserve The Church of the Circumcision of Our Lord, in Merchants Street, Valletta, popularly known as “the Jesuits Church” as a historic and architectural monument, as well as a sacred place of worship, together with the adjoining the Oratories of the Onorati and Immaculate Conception, it is pleased to announce that it has moved ahead in successfully guiding a number of restoration projects.
On its first anniversary, it is pleased to announce that the Immacolata Oratory has already recovered its original splendour. The restoration of the elegant sculptural fabric has been undertaken under the guidance of Restoration Directorate. Dating back to the first half of the 17th century, it was built to provide a suitable space for prayer for a confraternity established some time earlier by the Knights of Saint John. Although historical sources have as yet not uncovered its architect, the time of its construction have led some to attribute it to Francesco Buonamici (1596–1677).
The Immacolata Oratory is decorated by a cycle depicting the Life of the Virgin attributed to the mature Filippino Dingli (born e. 17th century and died in 1677), and Stefano Erardi (1630-1716), paintings which are also undergoing restoration. The restoration of the floral panels and the choir which embellish the Oratory have also been completed.
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