Pope Gelasius I

Continuing the series on early Christian heritage, this stamp depicts Gelasius I, a 5th century pope from North Africa. Known for his doctrine on the distinction between spiritual power and temporal power, he left his mark on the history of political and religious thought. The presence of the map of Tunisia with the national flag in the background underlines the geographical anchoring of this historical figure. This program highlights the historical depth of Tunisia as a land of meeting of civilizations and cradle of thinkers who have shaped universal doctrines.