The Daily Question
In 1990 Vatican Post Office Issued stamps to celebrate the Caritas International 40th Anniversary. These stamps depicted the story of Abraham with his wife Sarah and their three visitors prior destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis, chapter 18).
Which Roman church has the mosaic images from which these stamp depictions have been taken?
Scott #857 / 1990
Scott #857 / 1990
1. St. John Lateran
2. St. Peter's
3. St. Mary Major
4. St. Paul Outside The Wall
2. St. Peter's
3. St. Mary Major
4. St. Paul Outside The Wall
Your answer was: St. Mary Major
You are correct!!
Answer: St. Mary Major is the Roman church that has the mosaic images from which these stamp depictions have been taken. The mosaics show Abraham showing the strangers hospitality. Much like Caritas International does by being a confederation of 165 Catholic relief, development, and social service organizations. They operate in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
See also:
1990 UFN Bulletin The 40th Anniversary Of The Founding Of Caritas Internationalis
See also:
1990 UFN Bulletin The 40th Anniversary Of The Founding Of Caritas Internationalis
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