Profit from new Serbian post stamp will be donated to build the Church of St. Sabas

Since 11 January 2006 all citizens of Serbia and Montenegro will attach one more stamp to all post dispatches. It costs eight dinars (about 10 US cents).

In compliance with the decision of Serbian government, the profit from additional payment will be transferred to a special foundation of the Serbian Orthodox Church. It is intended for collecting moneys needed to complete the building of the Church of St. Sabas – one of the biggest in Europe. The church is located in the center of Belgrade.

Three million stamps will be issued till July 8, 2006.

Additional costs are not taken from sending newspapers and magazines.

RIA-Novosti
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