Issued by Deutsche Bundespost in 1980, this 60 Pfennig commemorative stamp honors Friedrich Joseph Haass (1780–1853), a German physician revered in Russia as the “Holy Doctor of Moscow.” Known for his humanitarian work with prisoners and the poor, Haass dedicated his life to compassion and medical care for society’s most marginalized. The stamp’s powerful artwork depicts an open hand—symbolizing mercy, charity, and healing—rendered in a minimalist sketch style. It stands as a moving philatelic tribute to a life devoted to service and empathy across borders.