Memorial of Martyrs

Sanctoral Cycle

St. George Maronite Catholic Church

Nov. 1st.

SAINTS COSMAS AND DAMIAN
Synaxarion for Memorials without a Proper Office:

Sts. Cosmas & Damian

Factually, nothing is known of the lives of these saints other than that they suffered martyrdom at Cyr in Syria around the end of the third century during the Diocletian persecution. Legend describes them as practitioners of medicine who took no money for their services. After their martyrdom, their cult quickly spread in the East and the West. A church was erected in Constantinople and became a center for pilgrims seeking healing. They are the protectors of barren women and, along with Luke the Evangelist, the patrons of doctors.
The Maronites also formerly commemorated a certain Cosmas from Aleepo on March 28th.
May the prayers of the Saints Cosmas & Damian heal us Spiritually. Amen.