Serbian Coffee Mug

The Serbian Orthodox Church is one of the most ancient and venerable autocephalous churches of the Orthodox Christian world, founded by Saint Sava of Serbia in 1219 when he obtained autocephaly from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, making it one of the oldest nationally autocephalous Orthodox churches in existence. The Serbian Orthodox people trace their Christian roots to the missionary work of Saints Cyril and Methodius and their disciples in the 9th century, and the faith has been inseparable from Serbian national identity, culture and history ever since. The Serbian Orthodox Church has produced an extraordinary treasury of saints including Saint Sava, Saint Simeon the Myrrh-streaming, Saint Prince Lazar, Saint King Milutin, Saint Angelina and many others. It has survived the Ottoman occupation of five centuries, the destruction of the First and Second World Wars and the persecutions of the communist era with its faith and monastic tradition intact. The great monasteries of Serbia, including Studenica, Zica, Gracanica, Sopocani and Decani, are among the finest examples of Byzantine and medieval Orthodox art and architecture in the world and are treasures of all humanity.

"The Serbian people have always known that their greatest treasure is their Orthodox faith." (Traditional Serbian saying)

O Lord Jesus Christ, through the prayers of all the saints of the Serbian Orthodox Church, especially Saints Sava and Simeon, bless and protect the Serbian people and their holy Church and grant them to remain steadfast in the faith of their fathers unto the end of the age. Amen.

This mug makes a deeply meaningful gift for baptisms, Slava celebrations, name days, Serbian Orthodox feast days, Easter, Christmas or any occasion where Serbian Orthodox faith, heritage and national identity are proudly celebrated.

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.