#Sts. Cosmas and Damian

[cor-jesu-sacratissimum]

Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs

Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs

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[portraitsofsaints]

Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian

Died: 287

Feast Day: September 26 (New), September 27 (Trad)

Patronage: Doctors, Physicians, Pharmacists, Surgeons, Barbers, Dentists

Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers and skilled doctors born in Cilicia, Turkey.  The brothers gave their services for free and in the process attracted many souls to the then growing number of Christian converts through their daily work and pious life. They treated the poor and wealthy alike without payment, earning the title “The Silverless Ones.”  During the period of Christian persecution by Diocletian, they were arrested and tortured, enduring being hung on a cross, stoned and shot at with arrows. Refusing to relinquish their faith, they were finally beheaded. 

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (website)

[venustapolis]

Vision of St. Benedict (Cosmas Damian Asam, 1735)

[merakimelareloaded]

Another DC × DP crossover concept, specifically secret twin au:

I've seen most people pick "Danyal" or the occasional "Abidan" as Danny's OG name (absolute bangers don't get me wrong)

I think we're all missing a great opportunity for it to be "Cosmas" (stay with me people!)

As in St Damian and St Cosmas, the twin Arab physicians who were the patrons of twins! There'd be no way it wouldn't cross Tahlia's mind after already coming up with Damian, right? PLUS, when you look at the meaning of the name, it's "universe". Who do we know who's obsessed with space? 👀

Honestly, it works perfectly in my eyes. I fully plan on including this in the fic I'm writing, but I definitely wouldn't be mad if I saw others using it too!

[davidluongart]

Closeup details of an Ares illustration entry that I made for my Sing O Muse zine contribution last year. Ares, in my version, is often hanging out with Aphrodite and the Graces, Hera + her daughters, and Poseidon the most, either for his warrior bodyguard duty or just running casual errands in his home. Zine is out now, so you better check them out and grab them while you can since they are still piping hot from fresh printing !!!!

The temple background was that of Aphrodite Ourania in Kythera, one of the oldest structures dedicated to her located in mainland Greece dated from the 6th century BC, which was later converted into Agioi Anargyroi church (St. Cosmas & Damian) during Byzantine times.

According to legend, Aphrodite was born from the sea foam stranding to the seashores of Alvemonas Bay of Kythera first before arriving in Paphos, Cyprus. Aphrodite Ourania, as in her “heavenly love” aspect was depicted as an armed warrior goddess within this modest temple right here, and there are still fully preserved walls + niches within the current ruined building along with its Doric columns!!!!

Over on the sight of the divine couple is another chryselephantine statue of Aphrodite Ourania herself, with her foot standing on a tortoise. Made out of gold & ivory, with black stone eyes and carved by the famed Phidias who was known for the Athena Parthenos and Athena Promachos in the Parthenon, Athens; as well as the statue of Zeus of Olympia. (I knew that this statue of Aphrodite Ourania would later be transferred to Elis, in the further northern region of Arcadia, but I still loved it to be standing there, tbh.)

[1five1two]

'Vision of St. Benedict'. Cosmas Damian Asam. 1735.

[pwlanier]

Elaborately carved and inlaid wooden reliquary chest containing relics of several saints, Spanish 18th century

Relics are objects associated with Christian saints – either pieces of bones or personal items. To pray before a relic was to ask a saint to send one’s petitions directly to God.

This chest is said to contain the relics of several saints, including Saints Cosmas and Damian, twin brothers who practised medicine. The chest also contains relics of St Crispin and St Crispinian. The relics are wrapped in fabric and can be identified by a handwritten label. The chest is made from ebony ornately decorated with coloured glass and mother of pearl. Only a wealthy owner could have afforded to buy it, although it may have belonged to a monastery or convent.

Science Museum

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Eclipses in Art. 🧵

1. Johann Christian Schoeller, Total Eclipse of the Sun, 1842

2. Raphael, Lovers’ Deception, 1518-19

3. Antoine Caron, Dionysius the Areopagite Converting the Pagan Philosophers, around 1571 and 1574

4. Annunciation to the Shepherds by Taddeo Gaddi, c. 1328-34

5. Philippe de Champaigne, painted in 1655

6. Cosmas Damian Asam Vision of St. Benedict, 1735

7. Solar eclipse observed by a party of French Jesuits in Siam, April 1688

8. Peter Paul Rubens, The Elevation of the Cross, 1610–1611

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Happy Eclipse Day! 🌞

8 April 2024

[myremnantarmy]

✨ 𝗦𝘁𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗮𝗻: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 ✨

. . 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵

🌹 Born in the 3rd century in Cilicia, a region in present-day southeastern Turkey, Sts. Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers who were distinguished by their profound knowledge and dedicated Christian faith. Known as the "silverless" or "moneyless" ones, they were physicians who provided their healing services without charge, emphasizing their empathetic and altruistic nature. 🌹

📿 While offering hope and medical comfort, they also disseminated the principles of the Christian faith, leading many towards Christianity. They are often represented as the epitome of holistic healing, restoring both spirit and body. 📿

💒 The brothers encountered hostility due to their Christian beliefs and are believed to have been martyred in the late 3rd century during the times of Diocletian persecution. Their steadfast faith and their commitment to alleviating the pain of others have elevated them to revered positions in Christian lore. 💒

🙏 Their feast day, recognized on September 26th, is a poignant reminder of the essence of altruistic service and the restorative nature of faith. May Sts. Cosmas and Damian’s exemplary lives motivate us to intertwine our faith with our daily endeavors, dedicating our abilities and services to enhance the lives of May Sts. Cosmas and Damian’s exemplary lives motivate us to intertwine our faith with our daily endeavors, dedicating our abilities and services to enhance the lives of others and to honor God. 🌟 others and to honor God. 🌟

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲: @timeinprayer

[conjuremanj]

VODOU LWA/ VOODOO SPIRITS AND CATHOLIC SAINT COUNTERPARTS

The Vodou Lwa, Voodoo Spirits and their Catholic Saint counterparts.

Why were the Vodou Lwa Synchronized? They became syncretized when the spirits they came to the new world and found it's way too the New Orleans Voodoo tradition by the Haitian Vodou religion? Since Louisiana was primarily Catholic need to protect their practice it made sense to add the spirits with the Catholic Saints. These are the most common Catholic Saints traditionally associated with the Vodou spirits. (All photos from Erzulie’s Voodoo in New Orleans.)

The following overview of the Voodoo spirits and their Catholic counterparts are not intended to replace the history. Instead, this is to provide a general concepts as to which Catholic Saints the Vodou Lwa are most closely associated with due to the African diaspora (slave trade)

Voodoo and the Catholic Saints:

In New Orleans, many traditional Voodoo altars are decorated with Catholic saints. This is because, to avoid persecution, many practitioners would syncretized the Lwa and Orisha with their saints. This practice has also led to the incorrect belief that Voodoo is descended from Catholicism, even though the African religions it is based on predate Christianity by thousands of years. Here are some of the more sought after and renowned Vodou Lwa/spirit and their Catholic Saint counterparts for you to use. Spells and Rituals. Here are a few from Haitian, New Orleans, Puerto Rican spirituality) or 21 Divisiones with their saints.

Papa Legba, the Divine Messenger and Road Opening, Saint Counterpart St. Peter.

Papa Legba, the Divine Messenger and Road Opening, Saint Counterpart St. Lazarus. (Haitian, )

Papa Legba, the Divine Messenger and Road Opening, Saint Counterpart St. Anthony. (New Orleans, Haitian)

Erzulie-Freda, the Lwa of Love & Passion. Saint Counterpart Mater Dolorosa.

Erzulie-Freda, the Lwa of Love & Passion. Saint Counterpart Our Lady of Sorrows.

Ogoun Badagris, the Warrior Spirit. Saint Counterpart St. James.

Ogoun Balendjo, the Warrior Spirit. Saint Counterpart St. Philip.

Ogoun Feray, the Warrior Spirit. Saint Counterpart St.

Agwe, Sovereign of the Sea. Saint Counterpart St. Ulric.

LaSiren, Divine Water Spirit, wife of Agwe, Sovereign of the Sea. Saint Counterpart Our Lady Star.

Ayizan, the Priestess. Saint Counterpart St. Lucy.

Lwa Damballah, the Father Lwa and wife, Ayida-Wedo. Saint Counterpart St. Patrick.

Erzulie-Dantor, the Great Mother Lwa. Saint Counterpart Our Lady.

Erzulie-Dantor, the Great Mother Lwa. Saint Counterpart Our Lady of Czestochowa (the Black Madonna)

Lwa Simbi, the Magi. Saint Counterpart St. Christopher.

Lwa Marassa, the Divine Twin. Saint Counterpart St. Cosmas & St. Damian.

Baron Samedi and the Ghede. Saint Counterpart St. Gerard.

Manman Bridgette and the Ghede. Saint Counterpart St. Catherine.

I sincerely hope you enjoyed this introduction on the Vodou Lwa, Voodoo Spirits and their Catholic Saint Counterparts.

[number1spongebobfan]

I chose Sts. Cosmas and Damian for Bill and Ben because they were twins :)

[silvestromedia]

SAINTS AND MARTYRS for September 26

STS. COSMAS AND DAMIAN, MARTYRS, Being Christians, they were filled with the spirit of charity and never took money for their services. At Egaea in Cilicia, where they lived, they enjoyed the highest esteem of the people. When the persecution under Diocletian broke out, their very prominence rendered them marked objects of persecution. Being apprehended by order of Lysias, governor of Cilicia, they underwent various torments about the year 283. Their feast day is September 26th. They are patron saints of pharmacists.

St. Noel Roman Catholic Jesuit Martyr in 1643 was sent as a missionary to the Huron Indians in New France. He became assistant to Father Charles Garnier at the Indian village of Etarita in 1649 and was murdered on December 8 by an apostate Indian while returning from a visit to neighboring Ste. Marie. He is one of the martyrs of North America. Feastday Sept 26th.

ST SENATOR, MARTYR OF ALBAN

S. NILUS, ABBOTT, FOUNDER OF THE EXARCHIC MONASTERY OF SANTA MARIA IN GROTTAFERRATA, Nilus was born in 910 in the town of Rossano in Calabria. He was a Basilian monk, and then began to live the life of a hermit, dedicated to prayer and study. Toward the end of his life, he founded the famous Abbey of Grottaferrata, and became its first abbot.

St. Colman of Elo, 612 A.D. Abbot and bishop, also called Colman Lann Elo. He was born circa 555 at Glenelly, Tyrone, Ireland, the nephew of St. Columba, In 590 A.D.; he built a monastery at Offaly. He also founded Muckamore Abbey and became bishop of Connor. Colman was the author of the Alphabet of Devotion. He died at Lynally on December 26.

St. Meugant, 6th century. Hermit of Britain. Also called Maughan, Mawghan, and Morgan, he was a disciple of St. lIltyd and reportedly died on the island of Bardsey. He is the titular patron of churches in Wales and Cornwall.

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Happy Feast Day Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian Died: 287 Feast Day: September 26 (New), September 27 (Trad) Patronage: Doctors, Physicians, Pharmacists, Surgeons, Barbers, Dentists

Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers and skilled doctors born in Cilicia, Turkey.  The brothers gave their services for free and in the process attracted many souls to the then growing number of Christian converts through their daily work and pious life. They treated the poor and wealthy alike without payment, earning the title “The Silverless Ones.”  During the period of Christian persecution by Diocletian, they were arrested and tortured, enduring being hung on a cross, stoned and shot at with arrows. Refusing to relinquish their faith, they were finally beheaded.  {website}

[qiuweyballs]

stupid and stupider. thing 1 and thing 2. los pendejos. their relationship is supposed to parallel smokespider! where they’re much healthier 💀💀💀 fun fact cosmas started off as a joke and luckily st damian had a twin called cosmas so Yas

[tinyshe]

Our Lady of Sorrows

More Saints of the Day September 26

Sts. Cosmas & Damian

St. Amantius

St. Callistratus

St. Colman of Elo

St. Eusebius of Bologna

Bl. Giovanni Mazzucconi

St. John of Meda

St. Justina of Antioch

Bl. Louis Tezza

St. Marie Teresa Couderc

St. Meugant

St. Nilus the Younger

St. Neol

St. Senator

St. Theresa Coudere

St. Vigilius

[hieromonkcharbel]

Sts. Cosmas and Damian Feast Sept 26th

Legend says that they were twin brothers born in Arabia, who became skilled doctors. Known as the "moneyless" and the "silverless", they never accepted money for their services, but offered them in the spirit of charity. When the persecution under Diocletian broke out, their very prominence rendered them marked objects of persecution. Being apprehended by order of Lysias, governor of Cilicia, they were arrested, tortured, and beheaded in the year 283.