Related Articles
Church of Ireland place of worship among five UK cathedrals to feature in postal service’s 2024 festive campaign
It’s part of the postal service’s 2024 Christmas campaign showcasing UK cathedrals.
Dean of Armagh the Very Reverend Shane Forster said he was “delighted”.
“The image of the light shining out through the cathedral’s stained-glass windows, along with young people carol singing and playing in the snow, portrays a lovely traditional winter scene,” he added.
“Artist Judy Joel is to be congratulated for creating a very special set of seasonal stamps which send out a message of joy and hope at Christmas.
St Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh showcased in Royal Mail’s festive campaign.
“The cathedrals that feature on the stamps stand as symbols of faith at the very centre of each picture and at the heart of their local communities.”
Ms Joel, who is based in Penzance, has been creating paintings which have sold worldwide for the past 50 years.
Royal Mail said the UK’s principal churches, which serve as the seats of bishops, play a key role during what is a time of celebration in the midst of winter darkness.
“From St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh, founded by the great Irish saint as a monastic community on a hilltop, to Liverpool Cathedral, consecrated a century ago, cathedrals bear witness to history and play a key role in the nation’s spiritual, cultural and social life,” it said.
“With candlelight, festive decorations, magnificent architecture, awe-inspiring art and treasures, and sublime music and liturgy, cathedrals are wonderful and welcoming places to visit at Christmas.”
Liverpool Cathedral also appears in the new Christmas stamp collection
Royal Mail’s David Gold added cathedrals “are a hugely significant part of our cultural heritage and provide support to their communities”.
“They come into their own at Christmas, offering warmth and welcome to all,” he said.
“These stamps featuring beautiful illustrations of cathedrals from across the UK will spread the joys of this celebratory time of year.”
St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh, Liverpool Cathedral, St Deiniol’s Cathedral in Bangor, and London’s Westminster Cathedral are also included in Royal Mail’s Christmas Special Stamps collection.
They are available to buy from today online or by calling 03457 641641.
Source link
