Saint Aloysius Gonzaga mug

This Saint Aloysius Gonzaga mug can be a gift for an Aloysius or someone familiar with his care for sick people. The painting of the young Jesuit and the milestones on the reverse recall a life that departed from a noble family’s expectations to follow a religious calling. Accompany the gift with words for a name day or a shared devotion, explaining the reason you chose this figure.

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga mug with a devotional painting

The oval image shows the saint in a surplice, embracing a crucifix, beside a book and white lilies. The representation offers a visual reference for someone connected with the Jesuit tradition or who wishes to remember the saint through a personal gift. Choose the composition for his name, the history you know or the recipient’s connection with it, adding your own words when you give it.

Aloysius was born in Castiglione delle Stiviere and received an education connected with the courts of Italy and Spain. His desire to enter the Society of Jesus met his father’s opposition and meant renouncing the titles and possessions he was due to inherit. He died in Rome after becoming infected while caring for sick people during an epidemic. His memory can give meaning to a thank-you for someone who supports and cares for others.

Life milestones and canonization on the reverse

The Saint Aloysius Gonzaga mug records birth in Castiglione delle Stiviere in 1568, death in Rome on 21 June 1591 and canonization in 1726. His name and commemoration on 21 June complete the design. The text accompanies the painting to connect the image with specific references to his life, identifying the person whose memory you wish to share with the gift.

Before ordering, you can rotate the composition in the 3D viewer to examine the image and text from different angles. Selecting Both sides displays two opposing views of the same design, with rotation still available. Choose the handle orientation for a right-handed or left-handed user. The number of mugs you wish to receive is selected separately from the views shown.

We print the composition by sublimation. Choose the printed text language in the customiser and check it in the preview. Choose this gift for the name, history or devotion that connects you with its recipient, and accompany it with a few personal words about why you thought of them. Our collection of religious mugs includes other figures and celebrations, so you can dedicate each gift to someone in your family or community.

Image credits

• Ludovico Mazzanti, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Which life milestones appear on the reverse?
His name, birth in Castiglione delle Stiviere in 1568, death in Rome on 21 June 1591, canonization in 1726 and commemoration on 21 June.

Which image is used?
An oval painting of the saint in a surplice, embracing a crucifix, beside a book and white lilies.

Do the two views represent a set?
They are two views of the same design. The quantity of mugs is selected separately.