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Oil Dedicated to St Cosmas and Damian 8 (Patron against Hernia)
St Cosmas and Damian 8 (Patron against Hernia) from A Blessed Call To Love, Ireland.
Saint Cosmas and Damian are two popular saints in the Catholic and Orthodox Christian traditions. They known as the patron saints of physicians, surgeons, pharmacists, and dentists. While they not specifically recognized as patrons against hernia, they venerated as intercessors for healing and protection in general.
According to tradition, Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers who lived in the 3rd century AD in what is now modern-day Syria. They skilled physicians and known for their charitable acts, as they provided medical treatment to the poor and needy without accepting payment. They deeply devoted to their faith and believed that their ability to heal a gift from God.
The saints became martyrs during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian. They refused to renounce their Christian faith and subjected to various tortures, including burned, stoned, and crucified. Despite these brutalities, they miraculously remained unharmed. Finally, they beheaded for their refusal to renounce their beliefs.
St. Cosmas and Damian often depicted in Christian art holding medical instruments, such as a pharmacy jar or surgical tools. They revered for their compassionate care of the sick and their commitment to serving others. Many churches and religious institutions named after them, and they honored with feast days on September 26th in the Western Christian tradition and on November 1st in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
While there is no specific mention of St. Cosmas and Damian as patrons against hernia in traditional Catholic and Orthodox teachings, individuals may choose to seek their intercession for healing and protection from various ailments, including hernia, due to their association with medicine and healing. It’s important to note that the designation of patron saints for specific conditions or diseases may vary across different cultural and regional traditions within Christianity.
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