Saint Pontius of Cimiez Mug

This Saint Pontius of Cimiez mug can be a reminder for someone named Pontius or connected with the traditions of 11 May. The painting of his martyrdom accompanies a name still present in Mediterranean devotion. Relate the gift to a local feast, a visit or a story shared with the recipient, explaining why this particular figure brings you together.

A painting of his martyrdom

The image depicts Pontius before his executioners. Joseph Castel's work presents a scene associated with the memory of the martyr of Cimiez, near Nice. Choose it for someone interested in religious painting or in the images through which the stories of saints have been passed down.

Devotion to Pontius spread along the Mediterranean coast and became particularly established in Catalonia, where 11 May became associated with herb and honey fairs. The Roman Martyrology remembers him on 14 May. This design uses the first date, following the celebration in this saint calendar. His ancient Passion contains accounts of conversion and martyrdom transmitted through Christian tradition.

His name and commemoration on the reverse

The reverse carries his name and 11 May commemoration. Image and text identify the saint to whom you are dedicating the gift. Add a few words about the place where you celebrate his feast or the memory connecting you with that date. Give it for a name day or to remember a familiar local tradition.

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 Pontius. Joseph Castel · Public domain.
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Which date does the design use?
The 11 May commemoration followed by this saint calendar and linked to his festive tradition in Catalonia.

What does the image depict?
A painting by Joseph Castel showing the martyrdom of Saint Pontius of Cimiez before his executioners.

Can I check the reverse?
Yes. Rotate the 3D viewer and select Both sides to see two opposing views of the same design.