Saint John of Ávila Mug

This Saint John of Ávila mug can be a reminder for someone named John, a priest or a person who appreciates his spiritual writings. The portrait with a hand on his chest and the details on the reverse identify this teacher of Christian life. Accompany the gift with a reading or a few words about the faith you share with its recipient.

A classical portrait

The image shows the saint in a black cassock with a white collar and his right hand on his chest. It dedicates the composition to a figure associated with preaching and spiritual guidance. Choose it for someone who knows his work, recalls a visit to Montilla or feels a connection with Andalusia's religious history.

John of Ávila trained priests, promoted colleges and guided people from different walks of life through speech and letters. His writings combine reading Scripture with attention to the inner life. He is patron of Spain's secular clergy and a Doctor of the Church. This context can give meaning to a gift for someone who teaches, shares faith or accompanies the vocation of others.

Beatification and canonisation as distinct milestones

The reverse names Almodóvar del Campo as his birthplace and Montilla as the place of his death on 10 May 1569. His beatification in 1894 and canonisation in 1970 are identified separately. His name and 10 May commemoration complete the prepared composition alongside the portrait. Give it for his feast or to recall a shared reading.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Do beatification and canonisation appear?
Yes. The reverse distinguishes his beatification in 1894 from his canonisation in 1970.

Which places and date of death are printed?
Almodóvar del Campo as his birthplace and Montilla as the place of his death on 10 May 1569.

Can I see the result from both sides?
Yes. The 3D viewer lets you rotate the scene and select Both sides. They are two views of the same design; order quantity is selected separately.