Saint Pelagius of Córdoba mug

This Saint Pelagius of Córdoba mug can be a gift for a Pelagius or someone connected with his devotion. The martyrdom painting and the information on the reverse recall a young man whose memory spread across the peninsula. Accompany the gift with words about a family story, a visit or a name-day celebration, explaining why you have chosen this figure for the recipient.

Saint Pelagius of Córdoba mug with a martyrdom painting

The image shows the young man surrounded by soldiers and other figures. The scene belongs to the religious representation of his martyrdom and can be examined in the viewer before choosing it. Dedicate this design to someone who knows his history or has a connection with places where his memory is preserved, adding personal words about that link when you give the keepsake.

Pelagius died in Córdoba during the rule of Abd al-Rahman III. Accounts connect him with Hermogius, bishop of Tui, and captives from conflicts between Cordoban power and the northern Christian kingdoms. According to tradition, he remained as a guarantee while a ransom was gathered. His religious witness centres on refusing to abandon Christianity. This memory can give meaning to a keepsake shared by people familiar with his devotion and the stories associated with it.

Córdoba and the date on the reverse

The Saint Pelagius of Córdoba mug includes his name, death in Córdoba in 925 and commemoration on 26 June. The composition accompanies the painting with references that identify the young man. Choose it for his feast or as a gift for someone interested in religious heritage and the peninsula’s history, explaining the personal connection between their interests and the figure remembered through the design.

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

• Martyrdom of Saint Pelagius, a painting by the Master of Becerril. Master of Becerril · Public domain.
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

What does the image represent?
A painting of Saint Pelagius’s martyrdom, showing the young man surrounded by soldiers and other figures.

Which information appears on the reverse?
His name, death in Córdoba in 925 and commemoration on 26 June.

Can I review both sides before buying?
Yes. Rotate the 3D viewer and select Both sides to show opposing views of the same design.