The Biblical fishermen village and Capernaum’ Synagogue (where Jesus preached and performed miracles) as well as St. Peter’s dwelling (on which later a Catholic church was built)  are depicted on the miniature sheet issued jointly by both nations. Except for Jerusalem, Capernaum is the place most mentioned in the Gospel. The Ambassador was accompanied by the Director of Israel’s Philatelic Service, Mr. Elhanan Shapira, while the Vatican’ Philatelic & Numismatic Bureau  was represented by its Chief Supervisor Mr. Mauro Olivieri and Bureau’s official Ms. Marica Fabris.