Polish Orthodox Christian Black Coffee Mug

The Polish Orthodox Church represents the Orthodox Christian tradition within one of the most predominantly Catholic nations in the world, a small but historically significant and spiritually vibrant community that traces its roots to the ancient Orthodox heritage of the eastern territories of Poland and to the large Belarusian and Ukrainian Orthodox populations that were historically part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Poland has deep connections to Orthodox Christianity through its eastern borderlands, where Orthodox Christianity was the dominant faith for centuries among the Belarusian and Ukrainian populations who lived under Polish rule. The Polish Orthodox Church became autocephalous in 1948 and serves the Orthodox faithful of Poland, who include both ethnic Belarusians and Ukrainians from the eastern regions of the country and an increasing number of Poles who have converted to Orthodoxy. The Church maintains a beautiful liturgical tradition and a network of parishes, monasteries and theological schools throughout Poland. The Grabarka Holy Mountain in eastern Poland, where a great wooden church is surrounded by thousands of crosses brought by pilgrims seeking healing, is one of the most beloved Orthodox pilgrimage sites in Eastern Europe, drawing pilgrims from across Poland and beyond. The Polish Orthodox faithful maintain their ancient faith with great devotion amidst the predominantly Catholic culture of their country.

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (Matthew 5:8)

O Lord Jesus Christ, through the prayers of all the saints of the Polish Orthodox Church and through the intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos venerated at Grabarka Holy Mountain, bless and protect the Polish Orthodox faithful and grant them steadfastness and joy in the ancient apostolic faith. Amen.

This mug makes a meaningful gift for baptisms, name days, Polish Orthodox feast days, Easter, Christmas or any occasion where the Orthodox faith in Poland and the witness of the Orthodox communities of Eastern Europe 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.