St. Camillus of Lellis / Nurse Custom Medal

Available in Sterling Silver, 14kt Yellow Gold, and 14kt Gold-Filled.Three sizes to choose from: Large: 1 x 3/4 inch Standard: 3/4 x 1/2 inch Charm: 1/2 x 1/4 inch 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.