Organy na znaczkach Poczty Watykańskiej
Organs in Stamps of Vatican Post
Author(s): Jan Józef JanickiSubject(s): Cultural history, Music
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: organ; Luca Biagi; the two values philatelic; The Philatelic Office; Benedict XVI; Basilica of St. John Lateran; St. Peter’s Basilica
Summary/Abstract: The Vatican Post Office issued in 2014 two stamps in the series named “Europe” dedicatedto the organs, the most common musical instrument in the Catholic Church. Theinstrument enhances the grandeur Church rites and ceremonies. The Philatelic Officewill dedicate its postage stamp issue to this beautiful musical instrument. In particular,one of the two valuse will feature the Luca Biagi (1548–1608) organ in the Basilica ofSt. John Lateran and the other the organ in use in St. Peter’s Basilica – it was built by theTamburini Company in 1974.The author comments on the role and importance of the authorities the words ofPope Benedict XVI, who spoke sacrificing the instrument (named after him) in the OldChapel in Regensburg on 13 September 2006. Pope said organs have always and rightlybeen called „the king” of all the instruments, in accordance with its purpose to serve praisingGod and strengthening faith.
Journal: Pro Musica Sacra
- Issue Year: 13/2015
- Issue No: 13
- Page Range: 225-231
- Page Count: 7
- Language: Polish
