Slovenia postage stamps year 2016 Russian Orthodox Chapel in Vrsic MNH New
In 2016, Slovenia issued a joint commemorative stamp with Russia to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Russian Orthodox Chapel on the Vršič Pass.
🕊️ Stamp Overview
- Name: 100 Years of Russian Chapel on Vršič Pass
- Issue Date: May 27, 2016
- Format: Single stamp, multi-coloured, offset printed, perforation comb 14 : 14½
- Face Value: €0.60 (usable domestically and internationally)
- Design Theme: The chapel—a poignant wooden structure with its iconic onion domes—serves as a WWI-era memorial built by Russian (and Slavic) POWs
- Series: Part of the 2016 Russia–Slovenia joint stamp issue
Historical Context
- Chapel Origins:
Constructed in 1916 by Russian POWs forced to build the Vršič military road; it commemorates those killed in a 1916 avalanche and is dedicated to St. Vladimir. - Bilateral Significance:
The centennial celebration united Slovenia and Russia through postage, symbolizing shared history and ongoing commemoration—just weeks later, July 2016, saw a ceremony attended by leaders including Presidents Pahor and Putin
