Portugal year 1952 Saint Francisco Xavier set MNH stamps
In 1952, Portugal issued a set of postage stamps commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis Xavier (São Francisco Xavier in Portuguese). Saint Francis Xavier was a Spanish Jesuit missionary and one of the co-founders of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). He is known for his extensive missionary work in Asia, particularly in India, Japan, and Indonesia, where he played a significant role in spreading Christianity.
The stamps issued in 1952 likely featured images of Saint Francis Xavier, along with relevant symbols or scenes associated with his missionary activities. These stamps would have been used for postage within Portugal and its overseas territories, as well as for international mail.
Commemorative stamps such as these are often sought after by collectors interested in religious themes, missionary history, or Portuguese philately. They serve as tangible reminders of significant events or figures in history and culture.
