78th Katholikentag Berlin Commemorative

Germany · 1958 · 10+5 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized white cross with a dove, symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit, against a dark background. Text reads '78. KATHOLIKENTAG BERLIN 1958' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST'.

This stamp commemorates the 78th Katholikentag (Catholic Day), a significant gathering of German Catholics, held in Berlin in 1958. The surcharge contributed to the event's funding.