medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
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From: Phyllis Jestice <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 17:33:53 -0700
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Subject: [M-R] saints of the day 26. September
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
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> Today (26. September) is the feast day of:
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> Cosmas and Damian (d. c. 303) Legend tells that Cosmas and Damian were Arabian brothers, both physicians of a very benevolent sort---they did not charge for their services. They were martyred at Cyrrhus (near Antioch, Syria). Their cult was very popular in western Europe in the Middle Ages.
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In Brazil it is a tradition to give candies to children on Cosmas and Damian day - but the celebration day is 27. September...
Tamara Quirico
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