St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, features on Royal Mail Christmas 2024 stamp

Wednesday November 13th 2024

An original illustration of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, will feature as the Second Class Large Class stamp for Royal Mail’s Christmas special stamps in 2024.

The stamps feature some of the many spectacular cathedrals in the UK, the remainder for completing the set being Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bangor and Westminster. The stamps were illustrated by Penzance-based, British artist, Judy Joel, whose popular paintings have been sold worldwide over the last 50 years.

The Dean of Armagh, the Very Rev Shane Forster, said: “I am delighted that Royal Mail has chosen St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh to feature on this year’s Christmas stamps. The image of the light shining out through the Cathedral’s stained-glass windows, along with young people carol singing and playing in the snow, portrays a lovely traditional winter scene.

“The artist, Judy Joel, is to be congratulated for creating a very special set of seasonal stamps which send out a message of joy and hope at Christmas. The Cathedrals that feature on the stamps stand as symbols of faith at the very centre of each picture and at the heart of their local communities.”

David Gold, Royal Mail’s Director of External Affairs and Policy, said: “Cathedrals are a hugely significant part of our cultural heritage and provide support to their communities. They come into their own at Christmas, offering warmth and welcome to all. These stamps featuring beautiful illustrations of cathedrals from across the UK will spread the joys of this celebratory time of year.”