Visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Sri Lanka Mint Stamps Souvenir Sheet MNH

The Sri Lanka Philatelic Bureau of the Department of Posts will issue two new postage stamps in the denominations of Rs.10.00 and Rs 75.00, A Souvenir Sheet on 13 th January 2015 to celebrate the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Sri Lanka.

The Highlight of the canonization of the Indian born, Goan,Catholic, Oratorian Priest Joseph Vaz, Known universally as the Apostle of Sri Lanka and Patron of Goa and Daman on 14 th January 2015 at a special Eucharistic celebration at the Galle Face Green. He is Sri Lankan First Saint. The Rs 10.00 stamp with the portrait of His Holiness Pope Francis, Has the picture of St.Peter's Basilica of the Vatican City in blue at its background. The Rs 75.00 stamp with the portrait of His Holiness Pope Francis, Has the backdrop of the stage of the canonization Holu Mass - designed according to typical Sri Lanka Eastern Architecture, in red as its background.