Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem  - 40 mil

Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem - 40 mil

Year
1994
Face Value
40
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Architecture & Monuments

Catalogs References

Michel
PS 10
Yvert & Tellier
PS 10
Stanley Gibbons
PS 5

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
44 x 26 mm
Perforation
14
Printing
Offset lithography
Designer
Bernd Görs
Printers
Bundesdruckerei Berlin
Issued in 1994 as part of the first definitive series of the Palestinian Authority, this stamp commemorates the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, one of the most sacred sites in Christianity. Located in the Old City, the church is traditionally revered as the site of the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For centuries, it has been a major destination for Christian pilgrims from around the world and remains one of the most important religious and historical landmarks in the Holy Land.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Palestinian Authority highlighted the religious and cultural significance of Jerusalem and its rich historical heritage. The issue celebrated one of Christianity's most revered holy sites and emphasized Palestine's role as a crossroads of civilizations and faiths, while recognizing the importance of preserving religious and cultural monuments that form part of the shared heritage of humanity.