Maltese Knights Of St John. Nothing is better known than the siege of malta. The maltese cross formally adopted by the knights hospitallers of st.
The years leading up to the siege saw the islands under constant threat from the ottoman turks. A lot of the structures they built centuries ago are still very popular in sightseeing tours and excursions in malta. The knights of malta also referred to as the order of saint john ruled the maltese islands for centuries and left a strong mark.
Its eight points denote the eight obligations of the knights namely to live in truth have faith repent one s sins give proof of humility love justice be merciful be.
The years leading up to the siege saw the islands under constant threat from the ottoman turks. A lot of the structures they built centuries ago are still very popular in sightseeing tours and excursions in malta. Its eight points denote the eight obligations of the knights namely to live in truth have faith repent one s sins give proof of humility love justice be merciful be. In 1551 the ottomans carried out an audacious raid which.
