Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Eleftheroupolis: Saints Cosmas and Damian, Protectors and Strengtheners of the Medical Worldtranslated

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian from Minor Asia, the Very Reverend Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Eleftheroupolis celebrated the Divine Liturgy following the Morning Prayers in the Church of Saint Nicholas New Perama, presided over by the Protodeacon Archimandrite Chrysostomos Beno, the Archdeacon Father Athanasios, and the Rector of the Parish Father Panagiotis Chalata. After the reading of the Holy Gospel, the Very Reverend Archbishop Chrysostomos delivered the Holy Sermon, referring to the life and selfless service of the Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian, who, although they had studied medical science, served the sick without receiving monetary compensation, applying the Lord's command "Give freely, receive freely."

The Very Reverend emphasized that Christ, during His earthly presence, did not limit Himself to the teaching of the Gospel truth but also cared for the physical needs of people, healing a multitude of the sick. This therapeutic gift was passed on to the Holy Apostles and subsequently to selected Holy Saints of the Church, among whom...