77th German Katholikentag Festival in Cologne
Germany · 1956 · 10 Pfennig
This stamp features a stylized cross and a dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, positioned above an outline of the iconic Cologne Cathedral. It was issued to commemorate the 77th German Katholikentag festival, a significant Catholic gathering held in Cologne.
The Katholikentag is a biennial assembly of Catholics in Germany, providing a forum for discussing faith and societal matters. The 1956 event in Cologne was an important post-war gathering, contributing to the resurgence of religious and community life in West Germany.
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