Cathedral of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kyiv - € 1,35

The Postal and Philatelic Service presents a philatelic issue dedicated to the Cathedral of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Kyiv. This cathedral is an emblematic place for a people who have suffered martyrdom at the hands of communism and who are still facing the spiritual and humanitarian challenges generated by the ongoing war. The stamp features a contemporary view of the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in darkness, illuminated only by the light of the sky. This deliberately minimalist and silent image takes on an intense symbolic value: the darkness enveloping the sacred building as a result of the war is offset by the diffused brightness of the background sky, inviting viewers to look beyond the drama of the present moment with hope. Consecrated in 2013, the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv is the culmination of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church's long and arduous historical and spiritual journey, which in the 20th century was characterised by persecution, clandestinity and diaspora. It is now the seat of the Father and Head of the Church, representing the centre of its liturgical, pastoral and institutional life. It is also a fundamental point of reference for the faithful in both the homeland and the diaspora. Built as a sign of rebirth after decades of repression, the cathedral is now, more than ever, a place of prayer, consolation and spiritual resilience. It bears witness to the continuity of a faith that never wavers, even in the most difficult and painful circumstances. This philatelic issue not only pays tribute to the largest Eastern Catholic Church, but also offers a sign of remembrance, closeness and solidarity, conveyed through the discreet and universal language of philately. Thus, the stamp presents itself as silent testimony to a Church that continues to direct its gaze towards the light of the Resurrection, even while passing through the night of history.