Saint John the Evangelist mug

The Saint John the Evangelist mug can be a gift for someone named John or who appreciates the accounts of the apostles and the Johannine tradition. The chosen painting accompanies the name and commemoration on the reverse. Dedicate it with a few words about a shared reading, a family celebration or the reason you thought of that person.

A painting of Saint John the Evangelist as apostle

The depiction shows a young John with curly hair and a pink mantle, holding a golden chalice. The image forms part of his iconographic tradition and may appeal to someone who appreciates religious paintings. The name on the reverse identifies the remembrance to which the design is dedicated and connects the gift with the history you want to share.

The Gospels present John as the son of Zebedee, brother of James and a fisherman who left his work to follow Jesus. He appears alongside Peter at different moments of the ministry and the beginnings of the Christian community. Church tradition also linked him with the fourth Gospel and other New Testament writings. This background can give meaning to a gift for someone interested in apostolic figures and reading their texts.

Name and December commemoration

The mug includes the name Saint John and the commemoration on 27 December. The reverse accompanies the painting to identify the apostle’s remembrance celebrated in the calendar of saints. Choose the keepsake for his feast, a name-day celebration or a devotion passed down in the family.

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 image is used?
A painting of the young Saint John the Evangelist with curly hair and a pink mantle, holding a golden chalice.

What text appears?
Saint John and the commemoration on 27 December. The text is in the selected language.

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.