St. Theodore Stratelates 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 A military commander in the city of Heraclea, Theodore was a devout Christian during the persecution under Emperor Licinius. Caught, he was tortured to convert to a pagan. In response, he tore down pagan temple statues, an act that sentenced him to death. Released by an angel, he preached