This unique sterling silver oval Doctor/Surgeon medal has Sts. Cosmas and Damien on the front and the medical symbol on the back. Measures 1in. x 3/4in. The medal comes with an 24in. stainless chain in a gray velvet gift box. Call us about 22kt. gold-filled and 14kt. gold versions of this medal!
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Cosmas is the twin brother of Saint Damian. Physician who accepted no payment, charity which brought many to Christ. Martyr. The two suffered no injury during tortures. Many fables grew up about the brothers, connected in part with their relics.
Died: martyred c.303
Damian is the twin brother of Saint Cosmas. Physician who accepted no payment which brought many to Christ. Martyr. Suffered no injury from water, fire, air, nor on the cross during their tortures. Many fables grew up about them, connected in part with their relics.
Died: tortured and beheaded c.287-303; relics at Cyrus, Syria