Monte della Redenzione degli Schiavi
Coat of arms of the Monte di Redenzione at Selmun Palace | |
| Merged into | Monte di Pietà e Redenzione |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1607 |
| Founder | Alof de Wignacourt |
| Dissolved | 28 June 1787 (as an independent institution) Early 19th century (ceased operations) |
| Type | Social welfare service |
| Legal status | Defunct |
| Purpose | Redemption of Maltese slaves in Muslim hands |
| Headquarters | Valletta, Malta |
The Monte della Redenzione degli Schiavi, often simply known as the Monte di Redenzione, was a Maltese institution set up to finance the redemption of Maltese people enslaved by Ottomans or Barbary pirates. It was founded in 1607 by Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt and existed as an independent institution until 1787, when it was merged with the Monte di Pietà, forming the Monte di Pietà e Redenzione. The new institution continued the role of redeeming slaves until the early 19th century, when it became redundant following the suppression of slavery.