Armenian Orthodox Christian Coffee Mug

The Armenian Apostolic Church holds one of the most extraordinary distinctions in the entire history of Christianity, being the first nation in the world to adopt Christianity as its official state religion, a full decade before the Roman Empire, when King Tiridates III was baptised and declared Armenia a Christian nation in 301 AD through the ministry of Saint Gregory the Illuminator. The Armenian people trace their apostolic succession to the Apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew who preached the Gospel in Armenia in the 1st century, making theirs one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. Saint Gregory the Illuminator, imprisoned for fifteen years in a pit before converting the king who had imprisoned him, is one of the most dramatic conversion stories in all of Christian history. The Armenian Church is part of the Oriental Orthodox family and maintains its own magnificent liturgical tradition in the ancient Armenian language, as well as a treasury of sacred art, illuminated manuscripts and architecture of extraordinary beauty. The Armenian people have endured the first genocide of the 20th century in 1915 with their faith and identity intact, producing martyrs and confessor saints of great holiness.

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned." (2 Corinthians 4:8-9)

O Lord Jesus Christ, through the prayers of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, the Apostle of Armenia, and all the holy martyrs of the Armenian people, bless and protect the Armenian Apostolic people and their ancient holy Church and comfort all who continue to suffer the wounds of the genocide and displacement. Amen.

This mug makes a deeply meaningful gift for baptisms, name days, Armenian Apostolic feast days, Easter, Christmas or any occasion where the ancient faith and extraordinary historical witness of the Armenian Christian people is honoured.

Product Details:

• Premium 11oz ceramic mug
• Wraparound dye-sublimation print, vivid and long-lasting
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• C-handle for comfortable grip
• Lead and BPA-free
• Printed on demand with care

Shipping:

• UK orders fulfilled locally in the United Kingdom
• US orders fulfilled locally in the United States
• EU orders fulfilled locally in Europe

A daily reminder of faith, for yourself or someone you love.