St. Camillus of Lellis Custom Bangle

Made with rhodium-plated or gold-plated hand-wrapped wire bangles and Sterling Silver or 14kt Gold-Filled charm-size (1/2 x 1/4 inch) patron saint medals.Camillus was a strongly built man, reaching the height of six and a half feet. He became a successful soldier but spent his money gambling, eventually becoming penniless. He decided to become a monk, but was denied because of a leg injury, so he went on to work in a hospital. Later he founded the Congregation of the Servants of the Sick, a group of male nurses who cared for the sick, both in hospitals and at home.Born: 5/25/1550 Naples, Italy Died: 7 /14/1614 Genoa, Italy Patronage: Nurses, Hospital workers, Against sicknessFeast Day: July 18All Bliss saint medal products are handmade in Rhode Island at every stage of production and include a lifetime manufacturer guarantee against tarnish or damage.