Saint John of the Cross mug

The Saint John of the Cross mug can be a gift for someone named John or who appreciates Carmelite poetry and spirituality. The painting of the saint accompanies the details of his life. A personal message can recall a shared reading or explain why you thought of him for the person receiving the gift.

A Carmelite painting of Saint John of the Cross

The depiction shows him young, in a white Carmelite mantle, holding a crucifix and skull. The composition brings together attributes of his religious tradition and may interest someone who knows his writings. Choose it for a devotion, a visit to places connected with his history or the recipient’s link with a Carmelite community.

Juan de Yepes experienced family poverty and combined study with work in a hospital before entering religious life. He collaborated with Teresa of Jesus in the Carmelite reform and took part in the beginnings of its male communities. His poems and writings placed him among the great figures of Spanish mystical literature. This background can give meaning to a gift connected with reading and the spiritual history you share with another person.

The milestones distinguished on the reverse

The mug includes his name, Fontiveros as his birthplace and death in Úbeda on 14 December 1591. It distinguishes his beatification in 1675 from his canonisation in 1726. The commemoration on 14 December completes the prepared text beside the painting.

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. Choose the printed text language in the customiser and check it in the preview. 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

Which details are prepared?
His name, birth in Fontiveros, death in Úbeda on 14 December 1591, beatification in 1675, canonisation in 1726 and commemoration on 14 December. The text is in the selected language.

Which image is used?
A painting of the young saint in a white Carmelite mantle, holding a crucifix and skull.

Can I see both sides?
Yes. Rotate the 3D viewer or choose Both sides to show two opposing views of the same design. Quantity is selected separately.