Me?ugorje 2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina – The mystic apparitions of the Holy Virgin Mary, that is deeply immersed in God’s salvation plan, is a special message to Catholic believers and the Church. Croatian Post Mostar’s stamp issue „Me?ugorje 2017” is dedi- catedRead More

Reformation 500 Years

Estonia – The five hundredth anniversary of the Reformation is celebrated all over the world. The Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) has officially given the title of reformation city both to Tallinn and Tartu. In 1517 the monkRead More

Saint-Benoît-Sur-Loire Abbey

France – The period of prosperity of the abbey of Fleury, in the 10th and 11th centuries, finds its expression and its crowning in the building of the abbey church which still perpetuates today the memory. Indeed, at the time,Read More

Lebaniego Jubilee Year

Spain – A new Premium Pliego is issued this time to celebrate the Lebaniego Jubilee Year to be held this 2017. Next to Jerusalem, Rome, Santiago de Compostela and Caravaca de la Cruz (since 2003), the Monastery of Santo Toribio deRead More

Traditions and Customs – Semana Santa

Spain –  Each year with the arrival of spring, all the corners of Spain exploit the oldest traditions and customs, Holy Week, and for this reason, Correos, issues four stamps dedicated to four Spanish towns that live those days withRead More

Centenary of the Fátima Apparitions

Portugal –  Many Popes, from an early age, have shown special interest in the Apparitions of Our Lady in Fátima. In 1942, Pius XII – who was consecrated as bishop on the very day of 13 May 1917 – consecratedRead More

Holy Easter 2017

  Romania – This year, because Easter is celebrated on the same day, both for Orthodox Christians and Catholics alike, Romfilatelia brings to the public’s attention a valuable postage stamp issue consisting of two stamps and a souvenir sheet. On twoRead More

100 years of the Miracle of Fatima

Luxembourg – 2017 marks the centenary of an event that is directly related to one of the greatest religious traditions in Luxembourg: In the Portuguese village of Fatima “Our Lady of Fatima” appeared to three children. Each year in Luxembourg, almostRead More