Meeting of King Hussein, Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I- 10 fils

Meeting of King Hussein, Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I- 10 fils

Year
1964
Face Value
10
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
International Events, Religious Figures, Political Figures

Catalogs References

Michel
JO 468A
Yvert & Tellier
JO 440
Stanley Gibbons
JO 604

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
12
Printing
Offset lithography
This stamp commemorates the historic meeting associated with the visit of Pope Paul VI to the Holy Land in 1964, an event of great religious and international significance. The design features portraits of King Hussein of Jordan, Pope Paul VI, and Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople, together with a view of Jerusalem's holy sites. The gathering took place during a landmark pilgrimage that attracted worldwide attention and helped strengthen dialogue between different Christian traditions while highlighting the spiritual importance of Jerusalem.

By issuing this stamp, Jordan recognized the importance of religious understanding and international cooperation among faith communities. The issue commemorates a significant moment in modern religious history and emphasizes Jordan's role as custodian of important holy places, celebrating the values of peace, mutual respect, and interfaith dialogue in a region revered by millions of believers around the world.