Brothers by blood and spirit, natives of Asia, born to a pagan father and a Christian mother. After their father passed away, their mother, Theodotia, dedicated all her time to raising them in the Christian spirit. They mastered the art of medicine and provided free care to the sick—healing them not so much through medicines as through the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. They were so committed to ensuring their healing services remained free of charge that Cosmas became deeply angry with Damian for accepting three eggs from a woman named Palladia; he even gave instructions that Damian should not be buried beside him. However, Damian had not accepted the eggs as payment for the healing, but rather because Palladia had adjured him—by the Most Holy Trinity—to take them. In accordance with a divine revelation, they were nonetheless buried together in the place called Phereman. They were wonderworkers both during their lifetimes and after their repose.

Saint Hermenegild the Martyr, a prince. Venerable Martyr James, along with his disciples James and Dionysius.