Equal-to-the-Apostles
Cosmas
Hieromartyr Cosmas, Equal-to-the-Apostles
New Calendar August 4 Old Calendar August 17
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Hieromartyr Cosmas, Equal-to-the-Apostles. Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: August 4.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cosmas as a patron when they bear the name Cosmas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Cosmas, 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.