One for the Good Guy's Team

 

Say hello to Father Bento Dias Pacheco.   Padre Bento was a priest who initially in his younger years served the slaves in a district near San Paulo.  Later he would dedicate his life to serving people with Hansen's disease, which is often referred to as leprosy.  He lived with them, dressed and cleansed them, and helped those who could no longer see or walk.  For 42 years he dedicated his life.  He died in 1911.

Some---no, many many people are better that I.  Padre Bento  is high on that list.  Sacrificing your life in the service of those afflicted.

As for the stamp, one of the smallest you will come across.  This stamp was issued in 1955.  Protecting the children against the evils of Hansen's disease is the literal description of what is written on the stamp.  This stamp is one of a  multi colored set, details of which you are welcome to research and let me know.  

Seriously, more good history coming from these little pieces of art.

Thanks are always in order to  Mr Google, and Ms Wikipedia for their undying documentation of knowledge.