Saint Ernest of Zwiefalten mug

This Saint Ernest of Zwiefalten mug is a gift idea for an Ernest or someone familiar with this Benedictine abbot. The stained-glass image and the commemoration on the reverse dedicate the keepsake to his name and feast. Give it with a message about a reading, a community or the person with whom you share an interest in his life, explaining the personal connection behind your choice.

Saint Ernest of Zwiefalten depicted in stained glass

The representation shows the saint with a halo and a white cloak bearing a red cross, holding a palm branch and an abbot’s staff. The composition may appeal to someone who appreciates religious stained glass. These attributes dedicate the design to Ernest, while your own words can explain to its recipient the memory or devotion that prompted you to choose this particular image for the gift.

Ernest was a Benedictine monk and governed Zwiefalten Abbey in Swabia before joining the Second Crusade. His memory remained connected with the monastery and with later accounts of his martyrdom. The community preserved his figure within a history combining monastic leadership and religious tradition. This context gives meaning to a gift for someone interested in Benedictine abbeys and the forms of veneration found in the medieval world.

His name and commemoration on 7 November

The Saint Ernest of Zwiefalten mug carries his name and the commemoration on 7 November. Image and text centre the design on the saint and his feast day. Choose it to celebrate an Ernest’s name day, share a reminder of something you have read or recall a visit connected with monastic history. A personal dedication can link that shared experience with the person receiving the keepsake.

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

• G.Garitan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Which image is included?
A stained-glass depiction of Saint Ernest with a halo, a white cloak bearing a red cross, a palm branch and a staff.

What is written on it?
The name «Saint Ernest of Zwiefalten» and the commemoration on 7 November.

Can I choose the handle orientation?
Yes, choose a right-handed or left-handed orientation and rotate the 3D viewer to review both sides.