I refer to the ‘Commemorative philately’ caption story, (The Sunday Times of Malta, Gozo page, July 27) in connection with the recent visit of the relic of St George’s arm from Venice to Malta.
I would like to point out that an official commemorative postcard was issued by St George’s Basilica on July 19, designed by Daniel Cilia. The latter also designed two personalised stamps issued by Maltapost, also commissioned by St George’s Basilica.
The hand stamp, issued by Maltapost and designed by Anthony Grech, shows the relic of the arm of St George venerated on the Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.
This is the second philatelic initiative by St George’s Basilica this year to mark the special festivities commemorating the 175th anniversary of Gozo’s first titular statue.
The last few copies of the postcard are still available from St George’s parish office (info@sangorg.org).