Saint Athanasius of Alexandria Mug

This Saint Athanasius of Alexandria mug can accompany a greeting for someone named Athanasius or a gift for a person who appreciates icons and Egypt's Christian history. The image of the bishop with the Gospel occupies one side, while his life details appear on the other. Choose it for a devotion or a shared interest in the Church's earliest centuries, explaining the personal connection behind your choice.

An episcopal icon with the Gospel

The saint is depicted with a halo, a full beard and an omophorion bearing crosses. He holds the Gospel and gives a blessing, in a representation of his role as bishop. The design preserves these details and lets you dedicate the gift to a particular figure within Christian tradition, recognisable through both the image and the name.

Athanasius grew up in Alexandria and was educated under Bishop Alexander. He took part in the Council of Nicaea as Alexander's collaborator and defended faith in the divinity of Jesus Christ during the Arian controversy. His later episcopate was marked by conflicts and exiles. This path provides context for giving his image to someone who knows his writings or studies the history of the ancient Church.

Alexandria and his commemoration on the reverse

The reverse records Alexandria as both his birthplace and the place of his death, the year of death 373 and his 2 May commemoration. His name connects these references with the icon. Give it for a name day or as a reminder of a shared devotion, adding a message about the reading, image or history that brings you together.

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

• Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Which image appears on the mug?
An icon of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria with a halo, full beard, the Gospel and episcopal vestments.

Which places appear on the reverse?
Alexandria, as both the saint's birthplace and the place of his death.

Can I examine the text before ordering?
Yes. Rotate the design in the 3D viewer and select Both sides to see the image and reverse.