The year of Faith by Vatican Post!
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The Year of Faith declared by Pope Benedict XVI begins on 11 October 2012 and ends on 24 November 2013, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The Pope chose October 11th as the start date given two important anniversaries which fall on this day:
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published August 2nd, 2013
Croatian Post issue a commemorative stamp to mark the 100th Anniversary of Friar Radoslav Glavaš death
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Friar Radoslav Glavaš was born in Drinovci on November 28th, 1867. He was baptized by Friar Paško Buconjić on December 1st, 1867. His baptismal name is Andrija. His parents are Ante and Iva nee Nuić.
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published July 22nd, 2013
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St Catherine’s of Võru
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St Catherine’s of Võru was built in the years 1788–1792, being a contemporary with the city, and its inauguration took place on July 24, 1793. The late baroque church with strong early classical features is attributed to Christoph Haberland, an architect based in Riga.
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published July 17th, 2013
1150th Anniversary of the Evangelization of Great Moravia by Saints Cyril and Methodius by Vatican Post
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This year marks the 1150th anniversary of the evangelization of Great Moravia by Saints Cyril and Methodius. Great Moravia included a large part of Central Europe, going well beyond the borders of current States.
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Spanish post releases another issue in its “Famous Characters series”.
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Friar Rosendo Salvado y Rotea (Tuy, Pontevedra, 1814, Rome, Italy, 1900) was a Benedictine missionary monk and the first abbot of the diocese of New Norcia in Western Australia.
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The 50th Anniversary of the death of Blessed John XXIII by Vatican Post!!
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Blessed Pope John XXIII is fondly remembered as “Good Pope John”, the title which best reflects not only the physical features of his face, precious for so many faithful, but also his nature as a caring shepherd who never missed an opportunity to offer support with often just a few simple words to those most in need.
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published June 25th, 2013
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Portugal Post releases the second issue from its “Route Of The Portuguese Cathedrals” series!
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Meandering along more or less complex historical paths, embodying centuries of experiences, Portuguese cathedrals are closely tied to the very origins of the territorial logic and strategies of cities.
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published June 23rd, 2013
28th World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro – 2013 by Vatican Post!!
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From 23 to 28 July in Rio de Janeiro the 28th World Youth Day will
be celebrated.
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published June 13th, 2013
Marian Jubilee Year by Spanish Post!!
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This year will commemorate the Marian Jubilee Year of the Virgin of El Rocío in Almonte (Huelva) and to mark this event a stamp is issued depicting the image of the Virgin adorned. Pope Benedict XVI declared The Marian Jubilee Year which will take place from August 2012 to September 2013.
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Italian and Vatican City Post’s joint issue celebrating the Edict of Milan, on the 1700th anniversary of its proclamation!
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The stamp shows a detail of the frescoes painted in 1248 inside the hall of the Oratory of San Silvestro in the Basilica of the Santi Quattro Coronati in Rome,
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published April 25th, 2013
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Beginning of the Pontificate of Pope Francis by Vatican Post!!
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On 13 March 2013 at 19:06 white smoke rose from the chimney placed atop the Sistine Chapel where the Cardinal electors were meeting.
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published April 18th, 2013