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 Towards the Holy Year 2000 (Scott 1113-1116, 1999): Deposition from the Cross Resurrection Pentecost The Last Judgement As we approach the upcoming Jubilee Year of 2025, it is appropriate to take a look back at the stamps issued in conjunction with the last Holy Year of 2000. On May 25, 1999, Vatican City issued four stamps, the last set in a series of stamps entitled Towards the Holy Year 2000. Each year, starting in 1995, stamps were issued depicting events involving Jesus Christ. A total of five sets of stamps, four stamps per set, were issued. These events were illustrated using illuminated manuscript pages focusing on, in the words of the UPN stamp release, meaningful episodes in the Mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ through the reproduction of precious old miniatures. In addition to the last set issued that is shown above, the previous four issues are shown below: 
 Towards the Holy Year 2000 (Scott 996-999, 1995): The Annunciation Nativity Flight to Egypt Jesus Among the Teachers 
 Towards the Holy Year 2000 (Scott 1015-1018, 1996): Baptism of Jesus at the River Jordan Temptation in the Desert Curing of the Leper Jesus the Teacher 
 Towards the Holy Year 2000 (Scott 1052-1055, 1997): Healing of the Paralyzed Man Calming of the Tempest Multiplication of the Bread and Fish Peter's Confession and Conferment of Primacy 
 Towards the Holy Year 2000 (Scott 1081-1084, 1998): Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Washing of the Feet The Last Supper Crucifixion As we approach the upcoming Holy Year of 2025, Vatican City has begun the release of stamps in preparation for the Jubilee. Based on press notes from CFN, there will be releases of mini-sheets entitled An Ideal Pilgrimage Around the World on the Way to the Jubilee 2025. As Holy Year 2025 approaches, the Website Team will presenting many articles tied to the Holy Year. Please watch for these interesting items over the course of 2024 and into 2025. REFERENCES: |
