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To commemorate the Solemnity of Easter 2025, the Vatican’s Philatelic and Postal Service issued a richly symbolic stamp and special postmark. The €1.30 stamp features a tapestry titled Risurrezione (Resurrection), created by the “San Michele” workshop and preserved in the Vatican Museums. This artwork captures the essence of Easter: Christ’s triumph over death and the promise of eternal life. The stamp bears the inscription Pasqua di Risurrezione MMXXV, anchoring it in both sacred tradition and the liturgical calendar.
The accompanying circular postmark, 3.8 cm in diameter, deepens the theological resonance. It draws from Giotto’s iconic fresco Noli me tangere, which depicts the risen Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene. The postmark reproduces Christ’s face and the victory banner inscribed with Victor mortis—“Conqueror of Death.” Encircling this image is the jubilant Easter acclamation: “Surrexit Christus Alleluia – 20.04.2025”, along with “Poste Vaticane.” This phrase, meaning “Christ is risen, Alleluia,” is a cornerstone of Easter liturgy and a powerful proclamation of hope and renewal.
Together, the stamp and postmark form a visual and textual meditation on resurrection, victory, and divine glory—making this issue a standout in both spiritual and philatelic terms.
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