St Norbert of Xanten 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 Norbert Gennep was convinced to live a life of penance after a near death experience, adopting a vicious form of asceticism. He was requested to build a new religious order for the Bishop of Laon, his followers later becoming known as Norbertines. He later supported Pope Innocent II during