St. Samuel Custom MedalAvailable 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 Samuel of Cilicia was one of five Egyptian Christians who were sent to the mines of Cilicia. Originally meant to comfort Christian prisoners who worked in the mines, the five were captured, imprisoned, and tortured. Samuel was beheaded with the others. Died: 309 AD, Caesarea, Palestine