Pope Saint Anicetus Mug

This Pope Saint Anicetus mug is a gift for someone named Anicetus or interested in the early Church. The drawn portrait appears on one side, with his name and commemoration on the reverse. His story recalls a bishop of Rome who discussed different customs while maintaining communion: a meaningful reference for a family celebration or a shared devotion.

A drawn portrait with a halo

The image presents Anicetus with a halo and an identifying inscription. The portrait occupies one face, while the name and commemoration have their own space on the other. This prepared composition lets you choose a gift with a recognisable religious reference without having to arrange the image and text yourself.

Of Syrian origin, Anicetus governed the Roman Church in the middle of the second century. In his meeting with Polycarp of Smyrna, they discussed different customs for celebrating Easter. They remained in communion without adopting the same date. His story can appeal to someone who values the study of Christian tradition and dialogue between people with different practices.

His name and commemoration on the reverse

The reverse displays his name and the 17 April commemoration followed in this design. A personal message can connect the gift with a shared reading, a family celebration or the meaning this devotion has for the recipient. Both the portrait and the text provide a starting point for that conversation.

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. The printed text is in Spanish. 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

• Representation of Saint Anicetus in The Lives and Times of the Popes, by Artaud de Montor. Artaud de Montor (1772–1849) · Public domain.
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Which date appears on the mug?
It uses 17 April, the historical date followed by this saint calendar. The Roman Martyrology remembers him on 20 April.

What text appears on the reverse?
The printed name is “San Aniceto papa”, together with the 17 April commemoration.

Can I choose a left-handed orientation?
Yes. Choose a right- or left-handed handle orientation and check it in the 3D viewer.