Equal-to-the-Apostles
Cosmas of Aetolia
Cosmas of Aetolia, Equal to the Apostles
New Calendar August 24 Old Calendar September 6
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Cosmas of Aetolia, Equal to the Apostles. Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: August 24. Tradition noted: Greek.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cosmas of Aetolia as a patron when they bear the name Cosmas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 24. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Cosmas of Aetolia, 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.