| Novena Starts: | September 17 |
| Feastday: | September 26 |
| Birth: | 250 |
| Death: | 303 |
Patron saint of surgeons, physicians, identical twins, twins, dentists, protectors of children, barbers, pharmacists, veterinarians, orphanages, day-care centers, confectioners, against hernia, against the plague
Sts Cosmas and Damian Novena
Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers born in Arabia in the 3rd century AD who became physicians. They are the patron saints of surgeons, physicians, identical twins, twins, dentists, protectors of children, barbers, pharmacists, veterinarians, orphanages, day-care centers, confectioners, against hernia, against the plague.
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Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O glorious martyrs, Saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians of souls and bodies, who during life sought only to do good to all who came to you, hear my humble prayer.
You practiced medicine not merely to heal the body but to win souls for Christ.
Through your intercession, may I receive health of soul and body, and come to share eternal glory with you in Heaven.
You who served God by serving others through your medical skills, who refused payment for your services, and who ultimately gave your lives for your faith in Christ, please hear my petitions,
(mention request here…)
Help me to imitate your charity, your selflessness, and your unwavering faith. Pray that I may be healed of all illnesses of body and soul according to God’s holy will.
Amen
O God, we thank you for the wonderful example of Saints Cosmas and Damian, who served you faithfully even unto death.
Through their intercession, grant us health of mind and body, that with pure hearts we may glorify You, the supreme physician and Savior of souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Cosmas and Damian, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I’m feeling physically healthier and stronger every day. My colon test results came back negative! Praise God!”
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O glorious martyrs, Saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians of souls and bodies, who during life sought only to do good to all who came to you, hear my humble prayer.
You practiced medicine not merely to heal the body but to win souls for Christ.
Through your intercession, may I receive health of soul and body, and come to share eternal glory with you in Heaven.
You who served God by serving others through your medical skills, who refused payment for your services, and who ultimately gave your lives for your faith in Christ, please hear my petitions,
(mention request here…)
Help me to imitate your charity, your selflessness, and your unwavering faith. Pray that I may be healed of all illnesses of body and soul according to God’s holy will.
Amen
O God, we thank you for the wonderful example of Saints Cosmas and Damian, who served you faithfully even unto death.
Through their intercession, grant us health of mind and body, that with pure hearts we may glorify You, the supreme physician and Savior of souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Cosmas and Damian, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“A definite decision has not been made yet for major hernia surgery...but I can maintain hope. If it is God's will through these saints' intercession.”
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O glorious martyrs, Saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians of souls and bodies, who during life sought only to do good to all who came to you, hear my humble prayer.
You practiced medicine not merely to heal the body but to win souls for Christ.
Through your intercession, may I receive health of soul and body, and come to share eternal glory with you in Heaven.
You who served God by serving others through your medical skills, who refused payment for your services, and who ultimately gave your lives for your faith in Christ, please hear my petitions,
(mention request here…)
Help me to imitate your charity, your selflessness, and your unwavering faith. Pray that I may be healed of all illnesses of body and soul according to God’s holy will.
Amen
O God, we thank you for the wonderful example of Saints Cosmas and Damian, who served you faithfully even unto death.
Through their intercession, grant us health of mind and body, that with pure hearts we may glorify You, the supreme physician and Savior of souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Cosmas and Damian, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Yes”
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O glorious martyrs, Saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians of souls and bodies, who during life sought only to do good to all who came to you, hear my humble prayer.
You practiced medicine not merely to heal the body but to win souls for Christ.
Through your intercession, may I receive health of soul and body, and come to share eternal glory with you in Heaven.
You who served God by serving others through your medical skills, who refused payment for your services, and who ultimately gave your lives for your faith in Christ, please hear my petitions,
(mention request here…)
Help me to imitate your charity, your selflessness, and your unwavering faith. Pray that I may be healed of all illnesses of body and soul according to God’s holy will.
Amen
O God, we thank you for the wonderful example of Saints Cosmas and Damian, who served you faithfully even unto death.
Through their intercession, grant us health of mind and body, that with pure hearts we may glorify You, the supreme physician and Savior of souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Cosmas and Damian, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Thank you for your intercession!!”
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O glorious martyrs, Saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians of souls and bodies, who during life sought only to do good to all who came to you, hear my humble prayer.
You practiced medicine not merely to heal the body but to win souls for Christ.
Through your intercession, may I receive health of soul and body, and come to share eternal glory with you in Heaven.
You who served God by serving others through your medical skills, who refused payment for your services, and who ultimately gave your lives for your faith in Christ, please hear my petitions,
(mention request here…)
Help me to imitate your charity, your selflessness, and your unwavering faith. Pray that I may be healed of all illnesses of body and soul according to God’s holy will.
Amen
O God, we thank you for the wonderful example of Saints Cosmas and Damian, who served you faithfully even unto death.
Through their intercession, grant us health of mind and body, that with pure hearts we may glorify You, the supreme physician and Savior of souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Cosmas and Damian, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My surgery was successful. It was much shorter than they anticipated. Recovery will be long but I am grateful for the care I was given. God is good.”
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O glorious martyrs, Saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians of souls and bodies, who during life sought only to do good to all who came to you, hear my humble prayer.
You practiced medicine not merely to heal the body but to win souls for Christ.
Through your intercession, may I receive health of soul and body, and come to share eternal glory with you in Heaven.
You who served God by serving others through your medical skills, who refused payment for your services, and who ultimately gave your lives for your faith in Christ, please hear my petitions,
(mention request here…)
Help me to imitate your charity, your selflessness, and your unwavering faith. Pray that I may be healed of all illnesses of body and soul according to God’s holy will.
Amen
O God, we thank you for the wonderful example of Saints Cosmas and Damian, who served you faithfully even unto death.
Through their intercession, grant us health of mind and body, that with pure hearts we may glorify You, the supreme physician and Savior of souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Cosmas and Damian, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Denture comfort restored.”
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O glorious martyrs, Saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians of souls and bodies, who during life sought only to do good to all who came to you, hear my humble prayer.
You practiced medicine not merely to heal the body but to win souls for Christ.
Through your intercession, may I receive health of soul and body, and come to share eternal glory with you in Heaven.
You who served God by serving others through your medical skills, who refused payment for your services, and who ultimately gave your lives for your faith in Christ, please hear my petitions,
(mention request here…)
Help me to imitate your charity, your selflessness, and your unwavering faith. Pray that I may be healed of all illnesses of body and soul according to God’s holy will.
Amen
O God, we thank you for the wonderful example of Saints Cosmas and Damian, who served you faithfully even unto death.
Through their intercession, grant us health of mind and body, that with pure hearts we may glorify You, the supreme physician and Savior of souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Cosmas and Damian, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My pain decreased significantly after praying day 8. My left knee especially. Thank you Saints Cosmas and Damien. Glory to Our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O glorious martyrs, Saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians of souls and bodies, who during life sought only to do good to all who came to you, hear my humble prayer.
You practiced medicine not merely to heal the body but to win souls for Christ.
Through your intercession, may I receive health of soul and body, and come to share eternal glory with you in Heaven.
You who served God by serving others through your medical skills, who refused payment for your services, and who ultimately gave your lives for your faith in Christ, please hear my petitions,
(mention request here…)
Help me to imitate your charity, your selflessness, and your unwavering faith. Pray that I may be healed of all illnesses of body and soul according to God’s holy will.
Amen
O God, we thank you for the wonderful example of Saints Cosmas and Damian, who served you faithfully even unto death.
Through their intercession, grant us health of mind and body, that with pure hearts we may glorify You, the supreme physician and Savior of souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Cosmas and Damian, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My nephews were born healthy and despite being premature were able to come home much sooner than any of their doctors thought possible. Praise God.”
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O glorious martyrs, Saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians of souls and bodies, who during life sought only to do good to all who came to you, hear my humble prayer.
You practiced medicine not merely to heal the body but to win souls for Christ.
Through your intercession, may I receive health of soul and body, and come to share eternal glory with you in Heaven.
You who served God by serving others through your medical skills, who refused payment for your services, and who ultimately gave your lives for your faith in Christ, please hear my petitions,
(mention request here…)
Help me to imitate your charity, your selflessness, and your unwavering faith. Pray that I may be healed of all illnesses of body and soul according to God’s holy will.
Amen
O God, we thank you for the wonderful example of Saints Cosmas and Damian, who served you faithfully even unto death.
Through their intercession, grant us health of mind and body, that with pure hearts we may glorify You, the supreme physician and Savior of souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Cosmas and Damian, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I thank God for safe delivery of my niece she was blessed with a baby girl both of them a healthy in Jesus Mighty Name. I thank God for healing of my daughter stomach pains Glory to God always,🙏🙏”
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“I’m feeling physically healthier and stronger every day. My colon test results came back negative! Praise God!”
“A definite decision has not been made yet for major hernia surgery...but I can maintain hope. If it is God's will through these saints' intercession.”
“Yes”
“Thank you for your intercession!!”
“My surgery was successful. It was much shorter than they anticipated. Recovery will be long but I am grateful for the care I was given. God is good.”
“Denture comfort restored.”
“My pain decreased significantly after praying day 8. My left knee especially. Thank you Saints Cosmas and Damien. Glory to Our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“My nephews were born healthy and despite being premature were able to come home much sooner than any of their doctors thought possible. Praise God.”
“I thank God for safe delivery of my niece she was blessed with a baby girl both of them a healthy in Jesus Mighty Name. I thank God for healing of my daughter stomach pains Glory to God always,🙏🙏”
“Thanking God thru the intercession of Cosmas & Damian”
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More About Sts Cosmas and Damian
Read more about the patron saint of surgeons, physicians, identical twins, twins, dentists, protectors of children, barbers, pharmacists, veterinarians, orphanages, day-care centers, confectioners, against hernia, against the plague on the Sts Cosmas and Damian Saint Page.
