International Stamp (St. Brigid's Day and Imbolc Festival))
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In the lead-up to the feast day of St Brigid and ancient festival day of Imbolc (February 1) we are issuing two special stamps to mark Brigid’s duality as a Catholic saint and a Celtic goddess.
Brigid was known as a triple goddess in Celtic Tuatha Dé Danann mythology. However, she was one of the few pagan figures to endure when Christianity came to Ireland, and became one of the country’s three patron saints.
Watch out for the distinctive features associated with Brigid’s dual affiliations that are prominently displayed on our stamps. The ‘W’ denomination stamp for the goddess Brigid is titled ‘Imbolc’, linking to her ancient festival day. Fire symbolises her divine transformational, creative and healing powers. A cross made from rushes celebrates Saint Brigid on the on the ‘N’ stamp. Reputedly, she used such a cross in a death-bed conversion of a pagan chieftain. Both stamps are available in sheets of four.
What better way to communicate with family and friends at Spring time than to send a card or letter adorned with these colourful stamps honouring one of Ireland’s most iconic figures.
Date of Issue: 01 Feb 2024
Illustration: Yoko Akino
Design: Design HQ
Values and Quantities: N (72k), W (56K)
Size: 28mm x 45mm
Paper: TR 196gsm self-adhesive
Make-up: Sheets of 4
Colour: Black, Blue (PMS 286), Green (PMS 328), Red (PMS 1788) and Gold Foil (Kurz Luxor Alufin 429) with phosphor tagging.
Printing Process: Lithography
Printer: Royal Joh. Enschedé
Product code 2401W