05 works, Today, October 17th, is Saints Cosmas and Damian’s day, thier story illustrated #288
Oct 17, 2020
Saints Cosmas and Damian
Oil on canvas
Galleria Borghese
According to Christian traditions, Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers, Arab 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 “Unmercenary” it has been said that, by this, they attracted many to the Christian faith…