Brothers in body and spirit, native of Asia, of a pagan father and a Christian mother. When their father died, their mother Theodotia devoted all her time to raising them in the Christian spirit. They learned the art of medicine and helped the sick free of charge, not with medicines but in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. They were so careful to ensure that their treatment was free that Cosmas became so angry with Damian for taking three eggs from a certain Palladia's wife that he ordered that he not be buried next to his brother. Damian did not take these eggs as a reward for his healing, but Palladia swore by the Most Holy Trinity to take them. According to the revelation of God, they were nevertheless buried together, in the place of Fereman. Miracle workers both during life and after their repose.

Holy Martyr Erminigeld, Tsarevich. The Venerable Martyr James with his disciples James and Dionysius.