Unmercenary · 283-284
Wonderworking Unmercenary Physicians Cosmas and Damian at Rome
Holy Wonderworking Unmercenary Physicians Cosmas and Damian at Rome
New Calendar July 1 Old Calendar July 14
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs, Wonderworkers and Unmercenary Physicians Cosmas and Damian were born at Rome, brothers by birth, and physicians by profession. The Orthodox Church commemorates Wonderworking Unmercenary Physicians Cosmas and Damian at Rome on July 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Wonderworking Unmercenary Physicians Cosmas and Damian at Rome as a patron when they bear the name Wonderworking at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 1. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Wonderworking Unmercenary Physicians Cosmas and Damian at Rome, 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.