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Saint
Cosmas
Twin brother of Saint Damian. Physician who accepted no payment, charity
which brought many to Christ. Martyr. The two suffered no injury during
tortures or their martyrdom. Many fables grew up about the brothers,
connected in part with their relics.
Saint Damian
Also known as: the Moneyless; the Silverless
Arab. Twin brother of Saint Cosmas. Physician who accepted no payment
which brought many to Christ. Martyr. Suffered no injury from water, fire,
air, nor on the cross during their tortures. Many fables grew up about
them, connected in part with their relics.
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