Martyr
Saint Damian
Saint Damian, with his brother Cosmas, was a physician who healed without charge and was martyred for his faith.
Patron saint of
Doctors, Surgeons, Pharmacists
- Feast
- September 26
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Place
- Aegea
At a Glance
Saint Damian
- Feast Day
- September 26
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Primary Place
- Aegea
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Doctors, Surgeons, Pharmacists
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Overview
Saint Damian
Saint Damian, with his brother Cosmas, was a physician who healed without charge and was martyred for his faith.
Feast day: September 26
Patronage
Doctors, Surgeons, Pharmacists
Connected Places
- Aegea, Turkey: Their martyrdom site
- Rome, Italy: Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian
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Kindred Saints
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