Unmercenary · 3rd century
Cosmas and Damian of Mesopotamia
Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian of Mesopotamia
New Calendar November 1 Old Calendar November 14
Why they are a saint
Cosmas and Damian of Mesopotamia were known as physician brothers who healed without pay (anargyroi). This is the November 1 pair of Mesopotamia, distinct from the Roman and Cilician pairs. The years given for this life are 3rd century. The faithful still ask the holy unmercenaries to pray for the sick.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of physicians, hospital workers (Unmercenaries), because they healed the sick, as told in their life.
Prayer
O holy Cosmas and Damian of Mesopotamia, 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.
Do not confuse with Cosmas and Damian of Rome (July 1); of Cilicia (October 17).