Saint Adrian Mug

The Saint Adrian mug remembers a martyr whose story began with a journey to help imprisoned Christians. It can be a gift for someone named Adrian or Adrián, or for a person who finds a way to approach their faith through testimonies from the early centuries. The Byzantine miniature places his memory within an ancient artistic tradition.

Saint Adrian mug, remembering Caesarea

Adrian travelled from Batanea to Caesarea in Palestine with Eubulus. Both wished to visit Christians imprisoned during Diocletian's persecution. The account preserved by Eusebius of Caesarea connects their arrest with that visit and places Adrian's martyrdom in the year 309. Their journey provides the setting for the story remembered by the design.

The chosen painting comes from the Menologion of Basil II and depicts the martyrdom of Adrian and Eubulus. It is a shared scene, while this mug is dedicated to Saint Adrian and his commemoration on 5 March. This connection between the two companions lets you tell the story behind the gift while keeping their individual identities clear.

A historical image and text dedicated to the saint

The reverse of the Saint Adrian mug bears his name, his death in Caesarea in Palestine in the year 309 and his commemoration on 5 March. You can choose it for a name-day greeting, to remember a reading about the early Christians or to thank someone for their companionship in a life of faith. Choose the printed text language in the customiser and check it in the preview.

The design is printed using sublimation. Before ordering, the 3D viewer lets you rotate the composition and inspect the scene and text. Both sides shows two opposing views of the same design while retaining rotation so you can explore other angles. You can look at the image and reverse together before making your choice.

You can also choose the handle orientation for right-handed or left-handed use. Select the quantity separately according to how many mugs you wish to receive. Choose the Saint Adrian mug for the story you want to share; for other names for your family or community, browse our religious mugs collection.

Image credits

• Saint Adrian. Byzantine illuminators of the Menologion of Basil II (c. 985) · Public domain.
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Does the image show only Adrian?
The miniature depicts the martyrdom of Adrian and Eubulus; the reverse of this mug is dedicated to Adrian.

Which commemoration date appears?
5 March, alongside Saint Adrian's name and death details.

Can I choose the handle orientation?
Yes, you can choose it for right-handed or left-handed use and preview the result in the 3D viewer.