Saint Dionysius of Corinth mug

The Saint Dionysius of Corinth mug can be a gift for someone interested in the earliest Christian communities and the letters that kept them connected. The design combines the bishop's name with a photograph of ancient Corinth. To greet someone named Dionysius or share an interest in history, accompany the gift with a conversation about his city and legacy.

Saint Dionysius of Corinth mug with a view of his city

The photograph shows columns of the Temple of Apollo at the ancient Corinth archaeological site. It depicts the historical surroundings of the city where Dionysius was bishop in the second century, rather than the saint or a Christian church. It can appeal especially to someone who enjoys archaeology or remembers a journey through Greece.

Dionysius wrote to communities in Greece, Asia Minor and Rome. His letters addressed faith, living together and support between Churches. Eusebius of Caesarea preserved accounts and fragments of these writings. In his correspondence with Rome, he expressed gratitude for material support reaching other Christians. The bishop's memory is thus connected with communication and care for people living far apart.

A name and a date to dedicate the keepsake

The Saint Dionysius of Corinth mug carries his name and the 8 April commemoration on the reverse. The brief composition connects the photograph of Corinth with the saint to whom the design is dedicated. Give it for a name day or to someone with whom you share readings about Christianity's beginnings, bringing a name, a place and a story into one 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

• Temple of Apollo in ancient Corinth, the city where Saint Dionysius was bishop in the second century. Historical context photograph; it shows neither a church nor a portrait of the saint. Ploync · CC BY 3.0.
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Does the image represent Saint Dionysius?
No. It is a photograph of the Temple of Apollo in ancient Corinth, used to recall the city where he was bishop.

What text appears on the back?
The printed name “Saint Dionysius of Corinth” and the 8 April commemoration.

Can I see the photograph and text before ordering?
Yes. The 3D viewer lets you check each side or choose Both sides for two views of the same design in a scene you can rotate.