Saint Godehard of Hildesheim Mug

This Saint Godehard of Hildesheim mug can be a gift for a namesake or someone connected with Benedictine tradition. The episcopal image and the milestones on the reverse recall a monk and bishop devoted to teaching and renewing religious communities. Choose it for his name, a devotion or a memory of a place you have shared with the recipient.

A fresco of the bishop

The painting depicts him with a mitre, halo and red chasuble, accompanied by a crozier and a book. It recalls his role as a pastor and the teaching that formed part of his life. The figure occupies one side, while the details on the other identify the saint chosen for the gift.

Also known as Gotthard, Godehard was born in Bavaria near Niederaltaich. He was educated at different ecclesiastical centres before settling into Benedictine life. His responsibilities included teaching and monastic government. Later he became bishop of Hildesheim, where his memory preserves this connection between religious life, study and care for the community.

Places and canonisation on the reverse

The reverse records Bavaria near Niederaltaich as his birthplace and Hildesheim as the place of his death in 1038. His canonisation in Reims in 1131 and his 4 May commemoration appear alongside his name. A personal message can explain the connection between this saint and the recipient of your 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. The printed text is in Spanish. 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

• Wolfgang Sauber · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Is he also known as Gotthard?
Yes. The saint of Hildesheim is known as Gotthard or Godehard.

Which celebration date appears?
The 4 May commemoration followed by this design; his death is historically remembered on 5 May.

Which canonisation appears on the reverse?
His canonisation in Reims in 1131, alongside his name and the available biographical details.