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September 26 · Optional · Red

Sts Cosmas and Damian

(d. c. 287) Twin physicians of Syria called the moneyless ones because they took no fee, healing for the love of Christ. Martyred under Diocletian, they became patrons of doctors; their names stand in the Roman Canon, and Justinian rebuilt their shrine.

When is the feast of Sts Cosmas and Damian?

The feast is celebrated on September 26 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of Sts Cosmas and Damian?

The feast of Sts Cosmas and Damian is celebrated on September 26 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was Sts Cosmas and Damian?

(d. c. 287) Twin physicians of Syria called the moneyless ones because they took no fee, healing for the love of Christ. Martyred under Diocletian, they became patrons of doctors; their names stand in the Roman Canon, and Justinian rebuilt their…

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