Saint Pius V Mug

This Saint Pius V mug can be a gift for someone named Pius or interested in Dominican tradition and the history of the liturgy. The seated pope's portrait and the milestones on the reverse recall a pontiff associated with implementing the Council of Trent. Choose it for a name day or to share a devotion present in your family, adding a personal explanation of your choice.

A portrait of the pope

The image shows him seated, with his right hand raised in blessing. It provides a recognisable religious motif and connects the name on the reverse with the pope honoured by the design. If the recipient enjoys old portraits, explain what led you to choose this image and how it relates to their interests.

Born in Bosco Marengo, he entered the Order of Preachers and undertook teaching, preaching and religious leadership. During his pontificate he promoted the Tridentine reforms through publications including the Roman Catechism, the Breviary and the Missal. His story can accompany a gift for someone studying these texts or with a particular connection to Dominican spirituality. A shared reading or devotion can give these references a personal meaning.

Four milestones to accompany his memory

The reverse records his birth in Bosco Marengo in 1504 and his death in Rome on 1 May 1572. It distinguishes his beatification in 1672 from his canonisation in 1712. The 30 April commemoration completes the text alongside his name. Offer it for his celebration or as a thank-you between people who share this devotion.

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 Pius V. Bartolomeo Passarotti and workshop · Public domain.
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Which birth and death dates appear?
Birth in Bosco Marengo in 1504 and death in Rome on 1 May 1572.

Are beatification and canonisation separate?
Yes. The reverse identifies his beatification in 1672 and canonisation in 1712.

Which commemoration does the design use?
30 April, alongside the saint's name and life milestones.