Serbia 2003 Museum of the Serbian Orthodox Church stamps Belgradeh
In 2003, the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro issued a specific commemorative set titled “Museum Exhibits of the Serbian Orthodox Church” (Serbian: Muzej Srpske Pravoslavne Crkve).
This set was released on November 26, 2003, to showcase the priceless cultural and spiritual treasures housed in the museum located within the Serbian Patriarchate building in Belgrade.
The 2003 Museum Exhibits Set
The set consists of 4 stamps and was often sold in a decorative sheetlet or with an informative tab.
| Denomination | Subject / Design |
| 16.00 Dinars | The Robe of Prince Lazar (14th Century) – A silken garment embroidered with gold, worn by the Serbian prince who fell at the Battle of Kosovo. |
| 24.00 Dinars | Gospel Book of the Patriarchate of Peć – Featuring a detailed illumination or miniature from a medieval manuscript. |
| 26.20 Dinars | The Shroud of King Milutin – An exceptionally rare 14th-century liturgical textile embroidered with gold and silver threads. |
| 0.50 Euro / 28.70 Dinars | Icon of the Virgin Mary – Typically a representation of a famous icon from the museum’s treasury (e.g., from the Dečani or Krka monasteries). |
Note: During this period, Serbia used dual denominations (Dinars and Euros) on some stamps due to the transition and the specific status of Montenegro.
Technical Details
- Catalog Numbers: Michel #3159–3162; Yvert & Tellier #223–226.
- Format: Printed in sheets of 8 or 10 stamps, often with a central “tab” featuring the museum’s logo or a related architectural sketch.
- Designer: Marina Kalezić (a frequent designer for Jugomarka/Post of Serbia during this era).
Historical Context
The Museum of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Belgrade is one of the most important sacral institutions in the Balkans. It was significantly renovated and reorganized around the time these stamps were issued to better protect artifacts that had survived centuries of war and migration.
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