Saint Sabbas mug

The Saint Sabbas mug can be a keepsake for someone familiar with the history of Palestinian monasticism or who appreciates its icons. The saint’s depiction accompanies his name and the details on the reverse. Dedicate it with a few words about a visit to the Holy Land, a shared reading or the recipient’s connection with that spiritual tradition.

An icon of Saint Sabbas as a monk

The image shows the saint with a green mantle, long beard, staff and scroll, surrounded by small figures of saints. The composition offers a visual reference to his memory and may appeal to someone who enjoys recognising the details of icons. The design lets you connect the depiction with the history that led you to choose the gift.

Sabbas trained in religious communities in Cappadocia before travelling to the Holy Land. Learning alongside masters of monastic life preceded his time in the Judaean desert and his responsibility for other monks. The community of Mar Saba carried on his name and influence. His life brought together personal retreat, work and the organisation of religious life. This background can give meaning to a gift for someone interested in the history of Eastern monasteries.

Mutalaska and the commemoration

The mug includes his name, birth in Mutalaska in 439 and the commemoration on 5 December. The prepared text accompanies the icon to identify the monk and connect him with his origins. Choose the keepsake for his feast or in connection with something you have read about the community that preserves his memory.

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 appear?
His name, birth in Mutalaska in 439 and commemoration on 5 December. The text is in the selected language.

Which image is used?
An icon of the saint with a green mantle, long beard, staff and scroll, surrounded by small figures of saints.

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