German Protestant Church Congress, Berlin 1961
Germany · 1961 · 20 Pfennig
This stamp commemorates the German Protestant Church Congress (Evangelischer Kirchentag) held in Berlin in 1961. The design features a stylized cross superimposed over the iconic Brandenburg Gate, symbolizing the event's location and spiritual significance.
The 1961 Kirchentag was a significant event for post-war Germany, bringing together Protestants from both East and West Berlin. It was one of the last major all-German gatherings before the construction of the Berlin Wall in August 1961, making this stamp a poignant reminder of a fleeting period of unity.
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