Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian
Twin brothers from Arabia, Cosmas and Damian practiced medicine for free in Syria and Cilicia. Arrested under Diocletian, they miraculously survived s…
First name and chronology
Damian
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Damian, between 249 and 1898; the most famous is Saint Peter Damian, celebrated on February 23rd.
Chronology of the name Damian
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 249-305Saint Cosmas and Saint DamianTwin brothers from Arabia, Cosmas and Damian practiced medicine for free in Syria and Cilicia. Arrested under Diocletian…
- 988-1072Saint Peter DamianBorn in Ravenna and orphaned early, Peter Damian became a prominent scholar before retiring to the hermitage of Fonte Av…
- 1838-1898Damião de BozzanoPio Giannotti, in religion Friar Damião de Bozzano, is an Italian Capuchin priest who dedicated 66 years of his life to …
- 1840-1889Saint Damien de VeusterA Belgian priest of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Damien de Veuster (1840-1889) dedicated himself to the lepers…
All records linked to Damian
Saint Peter Damian
Born in Ravenna and orphaned early, Peter Damian became a prominent scholar before retiring to the hermitage of Fonte Avellana. Becoming Cardinal-Bish…
Damião de Bozzano
Pio Giannotti, in religion Friar Damião de Bozzano, is an Italian Capuchin priest who dedicated 66 years of his life to the evangelization of the Braz…
Saint Damien de Veuster
A Belgian priest of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Damien de Veuster (1840-1889) dedicated himself to the lepers relegated to the island of Mo…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Damian's feast day?
The feast of Damian is celebrated on February 23rd, in memory of Saint Peter Damian.
How many saints are named Damian?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Damian, including Saint Peter Damian, Saint Cosmas, Damien de Veuster and Damião de Bozzano.
Who is the most famous saint named Damian?
The most famous saint named Damian is Saint Peter Damian (11th century).