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Cosmas and Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries and their mother Theodota
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These Saints were from Asia (that is, Asia Minor). After the death of their father, their Christ-loving mother Theodota reared them in piety and in all manner of virtue, and had them instructed in every science, especially that of medicine. This became their vocation, and they went about healing every illness and malady, bestowing healing freely on both men and beasts alike; because of this, they are called "Unmercenaries." And thus, having completed the course of their life, they reposed in peace.
- Apolytikion of Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian
Third Tone
Sainted Unmercenaries and Wonder Workers, regard our infirmities; freely you have received, freely share with us.
- Kontakion of Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian
Second Tone
O glorious, wonderworking physicians, having received the grace of healing, you reach out and restore health to those in need. But also, by your visitation you cast down the arrogance of the enemy, healing the world through miracles.
Side note: It is believed that these saints travelled through my mother's village in Cyprus, hence the saints Agioi Anargyroi are popular here.
Side side note: The village is called Agioi Vavatsinias and it's where Manos Loïzos is from. He is considered to be one of the most important Greek Cypriot composers of the 20th century.
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