Saint Benedict Joseph Labre Mug

This Saint Benedict Joseph Labre mug is a gift for someone who remembers a pilgrimage or shares a family devotion. His portrait in humble clothing, with a rosary, appears on one side; his name and life milestones appear on the reverse. You might choose it for someone named Benedict Joseph or for a person drawn to his life of prayer and poverty.

A portrait of the pilgrim

Born in Amettes in northern France, Benedict Joseph sought a place in a religious community. He visited Trappist and Carthusian houses without settling in either. His search became a life on the roads and at shrines, with very few possessions. His memory is particularly linked to Rome, where he prayed among pilgrims and poor people.

The portrait shows him with a beard, humble brown clothing and a rosary around his neck, his eyes lowered. It offers a recognisable image for someone familiar with his story. A shared visit to a shrine or a reading about his life can provide a personal reason for giving this mug.

Four life milestones on the reverse

The reverse records his birth in Amettes on 26 March 1748, his death in 1783, his beatification in 1860 and his canonisation on 8 December 1881. The last two events are identified separately. His name and 16 April commemoration complete the design, bringing the portrait and the main stages of his life 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

• Antonio Cavallucci · Public domain
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Which life milestones appear on the reverse?
His birth in Amettes on 26 March 1748, death in 1783, beatification in 1860 and canonisation on 8 December 1881.

What does the portrait show?
He has a beard, humble brown clothing and a rosary around his neck, with his eyes lowered.

Can I see both sides before ordering?
Yes. Rotate the design in the 3D viewer and select Both sides to see two opposing views.