French Orthodox Christian Black Coffee Mug

Orthodox Christianity in France represents a rich and growing presence of the ancient faith in the heart of Western Europe, a country with deep Christian roots stretching back to the earliest centuries and an Orthodox community that has flourished through waves of immigration and through a significant movement of French converts to the Orthodox faith throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. France has an ancient connection to Orthodox Christianity through its pre-schism saints, many of whom are venerated in the Orthodox Church today, including Saint Martin of Tours, one of the greatest bishops and monastic fathers of the ancient Western Church, Saint Genevieve of Paris, the patron saint of the French capital who saved the city through her prayers from the invasion of Attila the Hun, and Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, one of the greatest theologians of the early Church and a disciple of the disciples of the Apostles. In the 20th century France became home to a large Russian emigre community following the Revolution, including some of the greatest Orthodox theologians of the modern era such as Sergei Bulgakov, Vladimir Lossky and Alexander Schmemann, whose work at the Saint Sergius Theological Institute in Paris profoundly influenced modern Orthodox theology. The Orthodox presence in France continues to grow through the establishment of new parishes and monasteries.

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)

O Lord Jesus Christ, through the prayers of Saints Martin of Tours, Genevieve of Paris, Irenaeus of Lyon and all the ancient saints of Gaul, and through the prayers of all the modern Orthodox witnesses in France, bless and protect the Orthodox faithful in France and grant a renewal of the ancient Christian faith in that country. Amen.

This mug makes a meaningful gift for baptisms, name days, feast days, Easter, Christmas or any occasion where the Orthodox faith in France and the ancient Christian heritage of the Gallic Church is honoured and celebrated.

Product Details:

• Premium 11oz black 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.