Cosmas and Damian, Saints

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• Cosmas and Damian, Saints — ▪ Christian martyr Respectively,   born , traditionally Cilicia region, Asia Minor [Turkey] died c. 303, Cilicia; feast day, Eastern church, October 27; Western church, September 27 born , traditionally Cilicia region, Asia Minor [Turkey] died c …   Universalium

• Saints Cosmas and Damian — Saint Damian redirects here. For Saint Damien of Molokai, see Father Damien. Saints Cosmas and Damian Icon of Saints Cosmas (left) and Damian (right) holding medicine boxes and spoons for dispensing cures Martyrs …   Wikipedia

• Sts. Cosmas and Damian —     Sts. Cosmas and Damian     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Sts. Cosmas and Damian     Early Christian physicians and martyrs whose feast is celebrated on 27 September. They were twins, born in Arabia, and practised the art of healing in the seaport …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Sword of Saints Cosmas and Damian — The sword in its scabbard The Sword of Saints Cosmas and Damian, also known as the Sword of Essen, is a ceremonial weapon in Essen Abbey. It was a gift from Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor to the convent in Essen in 993 AD and symbolises the… …   Wikipedia

• Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian — The Church of Saint Cosmas and Damian The Church of Saint Cosmas and Damian (Croatian: Sv Kuzma i Damjan) is a Roman Catholic church on Lastovo Island off the coast of Croatia. It is located in the oldest part of the town square and dates back to …   Wikipedia

• Church of Saint Cosmas and Damian — The Church of Saint Cosmas and Damian ( hr. Sv Kuzma i Damjan) is a church on Lastovo Island off the coast of Croatia.It is located in the oldest part of the town square and dates back to the 14th century. On the main altar is the painting of… …   Wikipedia

• Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Stade — St. Cosmae, east façade Huss Schnitger Organ Th …   Wikipedia

• Cosmas und Damian — Das Beinwunder in einem Altarbild aus dem 16. Jahrhundert. Landesmuseum Württemberg …   Deutsch Wikipedia

• St Cosmas and St Damian's Church, Stretford — St Cosmas and St Damian s Church, Stretford, from the south …   Wikipedia

• Cosmas — Pronunciation kɔzˈmɑ:s, kɔzˈmæs Gender Male Language(s) Greek Origin Word/Name Greek Meaning …   Wikipedia