Unmercenary
Cosmas and Damian in Cilicia (Arabia), with their brothers the Martyrs Leontius
Martyrs and Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian in Cilicia (Arabia), with their brothers the Martyrs Leontius, Anthymus and Eutropius († 287 or 303)
New Calendar October 17 Old Calendar October 30
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs and Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian in Cilicia (Arabia), and the Martyrs Leontius, Anthimus and Eutropius. The Orthodox Church commemorates and Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian in Cilicia on October 17.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cosmas and Damian in Cilicia (Arabia) as a patron when they bear the name and at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Cosmas and Damian in Cilicia (Arabia), with their brothers the Martyrs Leontius, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.