PhlPost to release commemorative stamp for International Eucharistic Congress

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Postal Corp. is set to release a commemorative stamp for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) on Tuesday in ceremonies to be held in Cebu.

In a statement, the PHLPost said the stamp features the official logo of the 51st IEC that will carry the theme “Christ in you, our hope of glory.”

The IEC is held every four years and for 2016 the country would again host the event.

Stamps enthusiasts from all over the world would have the opportunity to buy the stamps, considering the importance of this event in the history of the Catholic Church.

PHLPost commissioned Amstar Co. to print 104,000 copies of the stamps, to be sold at P15 each beginning Dec. 8 at their Post Shop.

The IEC is an international gathering of people aimed at promoting awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church.

“PHLPost is one in praying for the success of this international gathering of lay people and Catholic Church leaders from around the world, with Cebu, the beautiful Queen City the South, as the hosts of this celebration”, Postmaster General Maria Josefina dela Cruz said.

Catholic faithful from around the world are invited to gather together to reflect and celebrate the great mystery of the Eucharist during the congress that will be held from Jan. 24-31.

The event is expected to draw 15,000 delegates from all over the world. The Congress will also feature open air masses open to the public.