05 works, Today, October 17th, is Saints Cosmas and Damian’s day, thier story illustrated #288

Dosso Dossi, (1489–1542)
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…

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