Saint Ivo Mug

This Saint Ivo mug can be a gift for someone named Ivo or Yvon, or inspired by his care for people without resources. Jacob Jordaens's painting shows the saint attending to those who approach him. His name and the milestones on the reverse dedicate the gift to a figure connected with law and service, giving a personal reason for your choice.

A painting by Jacob Jordaens

Ivo appears dressed in red, attending to several people, including a kneeling woman with children. The painting, dated 1645, depicts his help for poor people. Choose it for its artistic character or the recipient's connection with accompanying and caring for people who need support.

Ivo of Kermartin, also known as Yves Hélory, was a priest from Brittany who served as an ecclesiastical judge. He studied law and held judicial responsibilities for the bishoprics of Rennes and Tréguier. The tradition of his life remembers his independence and assistance to poor litigants. This story can accompany the gift with a conversation about justice, work or the faith you share with the recipient.

His name, origin and canonisation on the reverse

The reverse records the area around Tréguier as his birthplace, his death on 19 May 1303 and canonisation in 1347. His name and 19 May commemoration complete the prepared composition, connecting the painting with the details of his memory. Give it for a name day or to thank someone for a shared dedication.

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

• Saint Ivo of Kermartin helping poor people, by Jacob Jordaens, 1645. Jacob Jordaens · Public domain.
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

What does the image depict?
A painting by Jacob Jordaens from 1645 in which Saint Ivo attends to several people, including a woman with children.

Which details appear on the reverse?
His name, the area around Tréguier as his birthplace, death on 19 May 1303, canonisation in 1347 and 19 May commemoration.

Can I choose the handle and check both sides?
Yes. Choose a right- or left-handed orientation and check the result in the 3D viewer.