Stamp Release: Mother Teresa

Also for release in August is this stamp in which the U.S. Postal Service recognizes Mother Teresa, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work. Noted for her compassion toward the poor and suffering, Mother Teresa, a diminutive Roman Catholic nun and honorary U.S. citizen, served the sick and destitute of India and the world for nearly 50 years. Her humility and compassion, as well as her respect for the innate worth and dignity of humankind, inspired people of all ages and backgrounds to work on behalf of the world’s poorest populations.

The stamp features a portrait of Mother Teresa painted by award-winning artist Thomas Blackshear II of Colorado Springs, Colorado. {I used to live there, but I do not know Mr. Blackshear II.}

{Info from USPS News Release}

Comments

[A Year of Letters]

Love this stamp. Do you know people were actually trying to protest it because of "religious" connections. This is a woman worth putting on a stamp.

[PostMuse]

This is a stamp that will never appear on any of my outgoing mail.

[Laura]

I have mixed feelings about this stamp. I find the post office hypocritical and with double standards about what they will allow or not allow on a stamp. Yet, I do admire Mother Teresa.

[Naila Moon]

Interestingly enough, I think Mother Teresa would prefer that the money raised would go to the poor instead of the postal service.
Having said that though, I am glad they are honoring her...she in many ways is my hero!