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SS Cosmas and Damian
Saints Cosmas and Damian (Greek: Κοσμάς και Δαμιανός) (also written Kosmas and Damianos) (died ca. 287) were twin brothers, physicians, and early Christian martyrs born in Cilicia, part of today's Turkey. They practiced their profession in the seaport of Ayas, Adana, then in the Roman province of Syria. Accepting no payment for their services led to them being named "Ανάργυροι" (Unmercenary); it has been said that, by this, they attracted many to the Christian faith.
During the persecution under Diocletian, Cosmas and Damian were arrested by
order of the Prefect of Cilicia, one Lysias who is otherwise unknown, who
ordered them under torture to recant. However, according to legend they stayed
true to their faith, enduring being hung on a cross, stoned and shot by arrows
and finally suffered execution by beheading. Anthimus, Leontius and Euprepius,
their younger brothers, who were inseparable from them throughout life, shared
in their martyrdom.
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