Title:
Petsunda’s cathedral, VI-X centuries
Description:
Stamps listed by Michel catalog notes that they are local issues and not valid for use on international mailing. The Abkhaz World website states they are postage stamps "legally valid for international mail” but as Abkhazia is not recognized by the Universal Postal Union, their use on international mail (sent via Russia) is simply tolerated by postal administrations and do not confer international legitimacy upon Abkhazia. Please see the illegal stamp categories for stamps that have been made by criminal counterfeit producers outside of Abkhazia that are determined to be illegally produced.
Issued in sheets of 6 stamps (3x2). Stamp number in Catalog of Republic of Abkhazia: 30
The Cathedral of St. Andrew the Apostle in Pitsunda, also known as the Bichvinta Cathedral, is an ancient Georgian Orthodox cathedral located in the coastal town of Pitsunda, in modern-day Abkhazia. The exact date of its construction is not known, but it is believed to date back to the 6th or 7th century AD. The cathedral was an important center of Georgian Christianity and was later used by the Abkhazian and Russian Orthodox churches. The building has undergone several renovations and restorations over the centuries, but it still retains many of its original features and is considered a masterpiece of early Georgian Christian architecture. Today, the cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is open to visitors as a museum.
Issued in sheets of 6 stamps (3x2). Stamp number in Catalog of Republic of Abkhazia: 30
The Cathedral of St. Andrew the Apostle in Pitsunda, also known as the Bichvinta Cathedral, is an ancient Georgian Orthodox cathedral located in the coastal town of Pitsunda, in modern-day Abkhazia. The exact date of its construction is not known, but it is believed to date back to the 6th or 7th century AD. The cathedral was an important center of Georgian Christianity and was later used by the Abkhazian and Russian Orthodox churches. The building has undergone several renovations and restorations over the centuries, but it still retains many of its original features and is considered a masterpiece of early Georgian Christian architecture. Today, the cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is open to visitors as a museum.
Country:
Abkhazia
Denomination:
30+10 ₽ - Russian ruble
Issue Date:
1994-05-31
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Offset lithography
Perforation:
line 10
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
30 x 36 mm
Emission:
Regional
Paper:
chalky
Series:
Christian Cathedrals of Abkhazia
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:AB 25
Date Added:
2025-10-26 22:00:43
Themes:
Churches - Cathedrals - Basilicas - Chapels
Date Added:
2025-10-26 22:00:43
