Saint Dominic of Silos mug

The Saint Dominic of Silos mug can be a gift for someone named Dominic or who knows the Castilian monastery and its history. The painting of the abbot accompanies the details on the reverse. Dedicate it with a few words about a visit, a community or something you have read that led you to choose this figure.

A Gothic painting of Saint Dominic of Silos

The depiction shows the saint enthroned, with a jewelled mitre, golden mantle, crozier and book. The composition may interest someone who enjoys medieval religious art and its episcopal and abbatial attributes. The name on the other side identifies the abbot of Silos and connects the image with the history you want to share through your gift.

His life passed through shepherding, the priesthood and the hermit’s life before he took on responsibilities in Benedictine communities. San Millán de la Cogolla formed part of his journey. He later devoted his work to renewing the old monastery of San Sebastián de Silos, which eventually took his name. This background can give meaning to a gift for someone interested in monasteries, their heritage and the lives of those who sustained them.

Cañas and Silos on the reverse

The mug includes his name, Cañas as his birthplace and death at the monastery of San Sebastián de Silos in 1073. The commemoration on 20 December completes the prepared composition. These references accompany the painting to identify the abbot and connect his memory with the places of his life.

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

• Bartolomé Bermejo · Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Which details are included?
His name, birth in Cañas, death at the monastery of San Sebastián de Silos in 1073 and commemoration on 20 December. The text is in the selected language.

Which image is used?
A Gothic painting of the saint enthroned, with a jewelled mitre, golden mantle, crozier and book.

How do I check both sides?
Rotate the 3D viewer or choose Both sides to show two opposing views of the same design. Quantity is selected separately.