00:00Com and Damien were inseparable twins, born in Arabia, whose lives in the 3rd century were entirely dedicated to
00:07to treat the sick.
00:09Not only were they exceptionally skilled doctors, but their distinguishing characteristic was that they never asked for the slightest
00:15payment for their service.
00:17Rich or poor, all benefited from their care and compassion.
00:22For them, healing bodies was a way of bearing witness to their Christian faith, a pure work of charity, their
00:29earning him the nickname "doctor without money" or "anargir".
00:34Their reputation as benefactors extended throughout Syria and Cilicia, where they practiced their art with a
00:40exemplary dedication.
00:41But this generosity and their unwavering faith eventually attracted the attention of Emperor Diocletian, whose persecutions against
00:50The Christians were ruthless.
00:53Com and Damien were arrested and ordered to renounce their gods.
00:57They categorically refused.
00:59They were then subjected to horrible tortures.
01:02They tried to drown them, burn them alive, stone them, pierce them with arrows.
01:08But, according to the accounts, each trial miraculously failed, leaving them unharmed and strengthening the conviction of those who witnessed
01:17these scenes.
01:19Faced with their superhuman resistance and unwavering faith, the Roman authorities made a radical decision.
01:27Finally, on September 26th around the year 303, Com and Damien were beheaded.
01:34Their martyrdom sealed their legend.
01:36Today, Com and Damien are universally venerated as the patron saints of doctors, surgeons, pharmacists, and even barbers.
01:46What remains with them is a timeless message: that of selflessness and selfless charity.
01:53and the importance of using one's talents to serve others without seeking material reward.
01:59Their story, marked by their medical skill and courage in the face of persecution,
02:05continues to inspire those who are dedicated to the health and well-being of others,
02:10reminding us that true wealth lies in service and compassion.
02:15A popular story, the miracle of the black leg transplant,
02:19It also symbolizes their capacity for extraordinary healings.
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