Syrian Black Coffee Mug

The Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch, one of the ancient Oriental Orthodox churches, represents one of the oldest and most venerable Christian traditions in the entire world, tracing its foundation to the Apostles Peter and Paul who established the Church in Antioch and to the Apostle Peter's first successor as bishop of that great city. Syria is one of the most deeply Christian lands in all of history, the country where the disciples of Christ were first called Christians in Antioch, where Saint Paul was converted on the road to Damascus and where the early Church took some of its most important theological and missionary steps. The Syrian Orthodox Church, using the ancient Syriac language closely related to the Aramaic spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, preserves some of the oldest Christian liturgical texts in the world, texts in a language that would have been familiar to Christ Himself. Syria has produced extraordinary saints including Saint Ephraim the Syrian, one of the greatest poets and theologians in Christian history, Saint John of Damascus and the countless martyrs of the ancient and modern Church. The Syrian Orthodox people have endured devastating persecution in the recent Syrian civil war, with hundreds of thousands displaced from their ancient Christian homeland, maintaining their faith through unimaginable suffering.

"In all things God works for the good of those who love him." (Romans 8:28)

O Lord Jesus Christ, through the prayers of Saint Ephraim the Syrian, the harp of the Holy Spirit, and all the saints and modern martyrs of the Syrian Orthodox Church, bless and protect the Syrian Christian people in their ancient homeland and throughout the diaspora and grant them peace and restoration. Amen.

This mug makes a deeply meaningful gift for baptisms, name days, Syrian Orthodox feast days, Easter, Christmas or any occasion where the ancient Apostolic faith of Syria and the suffering witness of Syrian Christians is honoured and remembered.

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.