Christmas Issue Icons, Republic of Cyprus
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Title
Christmas Issue Icons, Republic of Cyprus
Description
The visual arts which flourished in the Byzantine Empire that lasted a thousand years, formed the foundation of Western Christian civilization. Frescos and icon paintings with their vivid colours and powerful expressions were symbols of the faith they nurtured. Cyprus, as part of this empire contributed to this enlightenment by having its own icon and fresco painters whose works have survived to this day. All three scenes depicted on this issue are from icons painted in the Byzantine style. The 15 cents stamp is that of Saint Basil, known as Basil the Great (c.329-79) bishop of Caesarea and one of the greatest of Greek fathers. He lived for a while with hermits in the desert and was a model of philanthropy. In this painting he is holding a membrane where an extract from his speech "About Charity" is written. His feast day is celebrated on 1st January in the Eastern Church and on the 2nd January in the Western Church.
Source
Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
Publisher
Library of Cyprus University of Technology
Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Date
Contributor
Designer: D. Demosthenous
Rights
Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.
Relation
www.cypruspost.gov.cy
Format
TIFF
Language
EL, EN
Type
Identifier
1991-CHRISTMAS-5C
Coverage
35.160417, 33.346556
Provenance
Alex Matsoukis, Athens
Files
Collection
Citation
Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus and Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία, “Christmas Issue Icons, Republic of Cyprus,” Αψίδα, accessed November 24, 2024, https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/show/13235.