Szczebrzeszyn: Poczta Polska presented new emission stamps "Beauty of Poland"
July 14 this year Poczta Polska presented new emissions "Beauty of Poland". This year's philatelic publishing house introduces the history of the Lublin's treasures, including synagogue in Szczebrzeszyn.
Jan Kanthak, secretary of state at the Ministry of State Asset and Krzysztof Falkowski, president of Poczta Polska, took part in the solemn presentation of the values in Szczebrzeszyn.
- The synagogue in Szczebrzeszyn is an amazing place. The building is not only a witness to history, but also a reflection of the spiritual bond with the past. It is a symbol of our heritage and a symbol of the coexistence of various cultures in Poland. It is a great honor for me to be able to share this unique stamp with the residents of Szczebrzeszyn, who contributed to the protection and maintenance of the synagogue. The involvement of the local community in this project is proof of how important it is to take care of our heritage for future generations - says Jan Kanthak, Secretary of State at the Ministry of State Asset.
In the graphics of the remaining five emission stamps "The Beauty of Poland" was presented at the Collegiate Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Chełm, the panorama of the Market Square in Zamość, the church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Hrubieszów, Polish horses from Roztocze and the church of St. Spirit in the Code. Together with a series of six stamps, three FDC envelopes were released with the views of the landscapes of the Roztocze National Park.
- Through our emission stamps, we promote the unusual corners of the country and show the uniqueness of the places presented on them. Undoubtedly, Szczebrzeszyn includes such. An important element of the Mission of Poczta Polska is the promotion of native culture. Postal stamps are a unique tool for achieving this goal. I am convinced that our emission "Poland's beauty" will inspire to discover the heritage of our country - emphasizes Krzysztof Falkowski, president of Poczta Polska.
The synagogue in Szczebrzeszyn is one of the oldest buildings of this type in Poland. This valuable monument is also an active place for the cult of Judaism. Currently, the synagogue in Szczebrzeszyn is the seat of the Municipal and Communal Cultural Center in Szczebrzeszyn.
Premiere of the emission "Beauty of Poland"
In 2022, Poczta Polska began the broadcast of "Beauty of Poland" with natural and landscape postage stamps presenting unique places of Podlasie. Six philatelic values appeared: the Branicki Palace in Bialystok, a mosque in Kruszyniany, an Orthodox monastery in Supraśl, a historic church in Tykocin, a bison reserve in the Białowieża National Park and a picturesque panorama of Drohiczyn - these are Podlasie pearls, captured in photos, used in the latest series of postal stamps.
The initiator of the "Beauty of Poland" issue project is the Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Minister of State Asset Jacek Sasin.
About stamps:
Author of the Stamp's project: Paweł Myszka
Number of stamps: 6
Value: 3.90 PLN
Edition: 540,000 pcs. Total
printing technique: offset
format stamp: 51mm x 39.5 mm
paper: fluorescent
circulation date: 28.04.2023.