A government committee for promoting Christian pilgrimage was established during Naser’s time. This committee was chaired by Bishop Samuel and Dr Pahor Labib was a member. During this period stamps showing Chrisitan sites such as St Mary’s Tree at Mattaryya where it is reputed that the holy Family rested during their travels in Egypt[[Image: St_Mary_tree_crop-1-.jpg‎|thumb|St Mary’s Tree, Mattaryya, outside Cairo, 1967.]]‎. Other stamps of Christian sites and Coptic exhibits were issued.