St. Meinrad of Einsiedeln 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 After becoming a monk, Meinrad took on a life as a hermit, and established his hermitage on Etzel Pass. When giving refuge to two travelers, Richard and Peter, they turned out to be thieves who murdered him when they found out he had nothing worth stealing. The Einsiedeln Abbey was built