Saint Fabian mug

Wishing Fabian a happy name day can also be an opportunity to remember the history that accompanies his name. The Saint Fabian mug presents the pope and martyr in a painting by Giovanni di Paolo, with a reverse dedicated to his name and his 20 January remembrance. A thoughtful gift for someone devoted to him or someone who enjoys religious art.

A painting of a pope from the early centuries

The image shows Saint Fabian with a papal tiara, a pallium bearing crosses and a red book, in a gesture of blessing. The artistic depiction gives prominence to his role as Bishop of Rome. You can contemplate the composition from different angles in the viewer before deciding whether it is the gift you are looking for.

Fabian led the Church of Rome from the year 236 until his death in 250. His pontificate became associated with caring for a growing community, and his life ended during the persecution of Emperor Decius. The Saint Fabian mug records the year 250 on the reverse, alongside his name and the January commemoration.

A keepsake you can accompany with his story

His remains were buried in the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus. An inscription identifying him as bishop and martyr was found there. If you are giving the mug to someone interested in Rome or Church history, that connection can help explain why you chose this image and this saint.

The customiser lets you select a right- or left-handed layout. With “Both sides”, two opposing views of a single mug appear and you can keep rotating the scene to check the picture and text. The number of mugs you wish to receive is selected separately.

We print the design using sublimation, with the name and references already prepared. Choose the Saint Fabian mug for his celebration or as a thank-you to someone close. In our collection of religious mugs, you will find other saints to dedicate each gift to its recipient. Choose the printed text language in the customiser and check it in the preview.

Image credits

• Giovanni di Paolo, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

What does the painting depict?
Saint Fabian, pope and martyr, with a tiara, a pallium bearing crosses and a red book, in a gesture of blessing.

Which celebration date appears?
The 20 January commemoration.

Can I choose a left-handed layout?
Yes, the customiser lets you choose a right- or left-handed layout and check the result in 3D.