5 Apr 2014

Easter


INTRODUCTION

On 5 April 2014, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title Easter. The issue comprises one stamp, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Tatiana Gorbatenkaia. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Easter (Old English Ēostre; Latin: Pascha; Greek Πάσχα Paskha, the latter two derived from Hebrew: פֶּסַח‎ Pesaḥ) is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New Testament. Easter is the culmination of the Passion of Christ, preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


Lamb and Traditional Easter Foods
№ 865 | Lamb and Traditional Easter Foods

Lamb and Traditional Easter Foods

  • Michel Catalogue No: 865
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13
  • Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1.75 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 200,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Symbols of Easter
№ 865 FDC | Symbols of Easter

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