Saints Cosmas and Damian [SEP] canonization status
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Eastern Christianity.
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Catholic Churches, and the Oriental Orthodox Churches, Saints Cosmas and Damian are venerated as a type of saint known as Unmercenary Physicians (, "anargyroi," ""without money""). This classification of saints is unique to the Eastern Church and refers to those who heal purely out of love for God and man, strictly observing the command of Jesus: "Freely have you received, freely give." («Δωρεὰν ἐλάβετε, δωρεὰν
Puteal Libonus" or "Puteal Scribonianum")
- Statues of numerous other gods and men
Christian churches.
- S. Maria Antiqua (6th century), oldest Christian monument in the Forum
- Oratory of the Forty Martyrs (6th or 7th century), attached to S. Maria Antiqua
- SS. Cosmas and Damian (527), inside the "Temple of Romulus"
- SS. Martina e Luca (625; current facade 1635-69)
- SS. Sergio e Bacco (678