Saint Francis de Sales mug

For someone who finds inspiration in writing or shares a devotion to this bishop, the Saint Francis de Sales mug offers a reminder connected with his story. His portrait fills one side and details of his life appear on the other. You can choose it as a name day gift for Francis or give it to someone with whom you share books and conversations about faith.

The written word as a way to reach others

Francis was born at the Château de Sales in Savoy and studied in Paris and Padua before choosing the priesthood. During his preaching in the Chablais, he used written leaflets to bring his explanations to people who did not come to hear him. This connection with spreading the written word is part of his memory as patron saint of Catholic writers and journalists.

The Saint Francis de Sales mug can accompany a gift for someone who writes, teaches or enjoys reading about Christian tradition. A personal note about a book that brought you together can explain your choice of saint and turn the gift into an opportunity to share that memory.

Portrait and biographical references

The painting shows him with a brown beard, a faint halo and a pectoral cross against a dark background. The reverse gives the Château de Sales as his birthplace, Lyon and 28 December 1622 as references to his death, his canonisation in 1665 and his 24 January commemoration.

Check the image and text in the 3D viewer. ‘Both sides’ displays two opposing views of the same design while allowing you to keep rotating the scene. You can choose a right-handed or left-handed orientation; the quantity you want to receive is selected separately.

We print the Saint Francis de Sales mug by sublimation, with the composition already prepared. Choose the printed text language in the customiser and check it in the preview. For other people in your family or community, browse our collection of religious mugs and look for the name or devotion that best suits each recipient.

Image credits

• Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

What does the other side of the mug show?
References to his birth, death, canonisation and 24 January commemoration.

Which date of death appears?
28 December 1622, with Lyon as the place of death.

Can I choose a left-handed orientation?
Yes, the customiser offers right-handed or left-handed orientation and a 3D view of the result.