The Augustinian Priory in Rabat is not usually open to the public, but on December 12 the friars will be welcoming guests of Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar for a candle-lit carols concert and a Maltese Christmas dinner.
The vibrant Voca Choir will open the evening with a celebration of Christmas music at St Mark’s church, built in 1588 by Girolamo Cassar.
Afterwards, guests will be invited to continue the evening in the cloister surrounding the central courtyard of the priory, built by Andrea Belli in 1740.
Welcome drinks will be served on arrival and there will be an opportunity to shop for Christmas fare and decorations. A traditional Maltese Christmas meal will then be served in the cloister.
Proceeds from the evening will go towards the restoration of a medieval three-panel altarpiece which is owned by the priory (picture).
• The concert starts at 7pm at St Mark’s church, Rabat (behind the Bank of Valletta branch at Saqqajja). Tickets may be obtained on 9982 0159 or bookings@faa.org.mt.