#Stamps of Vatican
Clothes for the naked, shelter for the homeless. Two “Mercy” stamps introduced by Vatican Post
"Feed the hungry," "clothe the naked" and "shelter the homeless" ‒ these are the messages broadcasted with two new stamps by Vatican Post. Continuing with the celebration of the Extraordinary Holy Year the philatelic items are being to encourage the acts of Mercy worldwide. FindYourStampsValue.com invites our readers to appreciate the original designs of these two philatelic items and join this ch
Easter as one of the most important religious holidays
According to info got by FindYourStampsValue.com Vatican Post is to release a special philatelic issue celebrating the upcoming Easter. This year the Philatelic Office will celebrate Easter with a minisheet of four values. As in the past, the stamps depict a detail of the Resurrection, but this time taken from a work by the unknown Master of the Crucifix of Trevi found in the Pinacoteca of the Vat
The Holy Shroud as a special event of high religious and cultural value
FindYourStampsValue.com hurries to inform that Vatican Post has released a special stamp celebrating the Holy Shroud ‒ an event of high religious and cultural value. The theme of the celebration, "the Greatest Love", as well as the facial features impressed on the holy cloth, are the key elements featured on the postage stamp. The issue is to be put into circulation on the 19th of February. The Ho
Stamp issue by Vatican Post highlighting Pope Francis’ reflections and homilies
According to info received By FindYourStampsValue.com Vatican Post is to issue a special stamp of set paying a special tribute to the ministry of Pope Francis. The issue consists of four stamps that are to be launched on the 19th of February. The 0.80 cent value shows the Holy Father smiling during the General Audience of 21 May 2014, when during his catechesis he thanked the Holy Spirit for the g
Stamp issue commemorating the 500th anniversary of the death of Bramante
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Bramante, the Italian architect and painter who is considered one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. The Philatelic and Numismatic Office celebrated the occasion with the issue of a postage miniature sheet featuring the spiral staircase he designed for the Octagonal Courtyard of the Belvedere (Vatican City). Very little is known about
New issue in honor of 1200th Anniversary of the death of Charlemagne
Charlemagne is an outstanding figure in Italian history. He began a series of military campaigns which would allow him over time to re- constitute a large part of what had been the Western Roman Empire. On the night of Christmas in 800 in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Pope Leo III crowned him the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. The depth of his vision anticipated the concept itself of a un
Joint issue Vatican City – Poland – Canonization of John Paul II
On 27 April 2014 His Holiness Pope Francis will proclaim John Paul II a saint. To commemorate the event, Vatican and Poland are launching a joint stamp issue. Blessed Karol Jozef Wojtyla was the pope who guided the Church into the new millennium. He is considered one of the most important and influential popes in modern history not only by the Church but the entire world. A few of the more promine
The Renaissance Popes: Julius II and Leo X stamps from Vatican City
The Philatelic and Numismatic Office of Vatican dedicated a special postal issue to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Pope Julius II (Giuliano della Rovere, 1443-1513) and the election of Leo X (Giovanni de' Medici, 1475-1521). The two Popes of the Renaissance lived during the years immediately preceding the Lutheran Reformation at a time in Italy when there was not yet a drive for nation
Easter 2013 stamp from Vatican
The subject chosen by the Philatelic and Numismatic Office of Vatican for Easter this year is an image of Christ rising with open arms and an expression marked with suffer, symbolizing his passion and an undefined chaos which represents death. The sculpture is the work of Italian artist Pericle Fazzini (1913-1987), and this year marks the centenary of his birth. The sculpture is 20 meters wide and
Christmas 2012 stamps from Vatican
The commemorative issue for Christmas by Vatican consists of two stamps and a booklet. The images chosen highlight details of works by Janos Hajnal (1913-2010), the Nativity of Our Lord and the Annunciation to Mary. Hajnal is considered one of the greatest Hungarian artists of the 1900s. Most of his works consist of mosaics and stained glass of sacred subjects. He worked numerous times for the Vat
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