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Day of issue, Pope Benedict

Day of issue of our commemorative stamp “Pope Benedict XVI"

The miniature sheet "Pope Benedict XVI" had its day of issue in two places at once: on 4 March in Munich and at Heiligenkreuz Abbey. In Munich, Austrian Post attended Philatelia Munich 2023. The trade faire attracted a large audience and there was a great turnout at the presentation of the papal miniature sheet.

The presentation at Heiligenkreuz Abbey took place in the Emperor Hall. The new miniature sheet was presented during a festive programme with selected musical performances and many guests. It was a dignified ambience for the commemorative stamp issued in memory of the late Pope.

What? 
Day of issue of the miniature sheet “Pope Benedict XVI"

When? 
4 March 2023
Munich: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Heiligenkreuz Abbey: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where?: 
Philatelia Munich 2023, MOC Event Center Munich, 80939 Munich
Heiligenkreuz Abbey, presentation at Emperor Hall, Markgraf Leopoldplatz 1, 2532 Heiligenkreuz

Day of issue Pope Benedict
© Fürst/Heiligenkreuz Abbey
Day of issue Pope Benedict
Left to right: Mizuki Osawa (music), Yvonne Schneider (Austrian Post), Johannes Paul Chavanne OCist, Wilhelm Remes (Austrian Philately Association St. Gabriel), Kirsten Lubach (miniature sheet designer), Roman Nägele OCist, Riko Sakamoto (music)
© Fürst/Heiligenkreuz Abbey
Day of issue Pope Benedict
Patricia Liebermann (Head of Philately at Austrian Post), Michael Dzeba (town councillor representing the mayor)
© Österreichische Post AG
Day of issue Pope Benedict
© Österreichische Post AG