The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church at the initiative of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel and in the context of the 1230th anniversary of the 7th Ecumenical Synod of Nicaea (787) which approved the cult of holy icons, have declared 2017, the Solemn Year of Holy Icons, Iconographers and Church Painters and Commemorative Year […]
“Manners maketh man.” Romfilatelia introduces into circulation, on October 20th, the postage stamp issue “Art in royal dining”, that brings to the attention of the collectors the richness and grandeur of the past dining experiences. There are collections of decorative art in the artistic patrimony of the Peles National Museum, which were once destined for
Among the first domesticated and cherished animals, sheep occupy a special place. Since ancient times, sheep breeding has occupied an important place, dating back to the early formation of our people. As a result of domestication, due to human intervention and environmental conditions, the sheep have developed major differences compared to the wild forms of
Mushrooms are among the invaluable gifts of the forest, among some of the oldest plant species on Earth. They appear in different shapes and colours and bear varied and suggestive names. They have a beneficial role in nature, contributing to the decomposition and disintegration of vegetation, dead leaves and wood remains collected on the soil.
Fruits, a beloved theme for those passionate by philately, is once again taken up this year by Romfilatelia within the postage stamp issue “Berries”. Forest fruits are the ones that color every summer the woods and the clearing of forests. They have been consumed by humans before the arrival of agriculture and are still an
Continuing the series of anniversary postage stamps issues dedicated to the city of Bucharest, Romfilatelia introduces into circulation on Wednesday, September 20th, the issue 155 YEARS, BUCHAREST, CAPITAL OF ROMANIA. It is made up of a stamp and a perforated souvenir sheet. Bucharest, as well as the capital of Moldavia, Iasi, was one of the
Romfilatelia meets the desires of floral enthusiasts, by introducing into circulation the postage stamp issue CACTUS FLOWERS. Cacti are part of the Cactaceae family, which contains over 4000 species. The word “káktos” comes from the Greek language and means a spiky plant. Due to the storage of water in tissues, cacti are also known as
Romfilatelia celebrates the life and personality of the great politician and cultural man through the postage stamp issue Mihail Kogalniceanu, 200 years since his birtH. Being a first-rate personality of the 19th century, Mihail Kogalniceanu is also one of the creators of Modern Romania. His biography is therefore mixed-up with the very history of this
“Be good with anyone without expecting a reward, and make sure one day someone will be the same with you.” Lady Diana August 31 is the day when we remember in sadness the tragic disappearance of Princess Diana, called “The Princess of Hearts”. Charismatic, elegant and compassionate, the Princess of Wales won the sympathy of
Romfilatelia dedicates to vintage automobile enthusiasts the postage stamp issue Collection cars. The passion for the rare four wheel beauties of Mr Ion Tiriac turned into a real gallery dedicated to vintage cars. The only personal gallery that we find open in Romania, brings together over 160 models, which belong to the world’s most important
