Patron of Druggist
Sts. Cosmas
and Damian were brothers, born in Arabia, who had become eminent for
their skill in the science of medicine. Being Christians, they were
filled with the spirit
of charity and never took money for their services. At Egaea in
Cilicia, where they lived, they enjoyed the highest esteem of the
people. When the persecution under Diocletian
broke out, their very prominence rendered them marked objects of
persecution. Being apprehended by order of Lysias, governor of Cilicia,
they underwent various torments about the year 283. Their feast day is September 26th. They are patron saints of pharmacists."- source: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=471
Ezili Roots is lighting Vigils today for these two Saints. Send me an email if you would like to have a prayer said for you.