Acta Sanctorum

Theodota

2 January · commentary
Latin source: Heiligenlexikon
A brief notice from the Greek Menaea of St. Theodota, mother of the physician-saints Cosmas and Damian, who ended her life in peace. Fuller treatment is given with her sons' Acts on September 27.

ON ST. THEODOTA, MOTHER OF SS. COSMAS AND DAMIAN.

Commentary

Theodota, mother of SS. Cosmas and Damian (St.)

The Menaea: On the same day, St. Theodota, mother of the holy physicians who healed without charge — namely Cosmas and Damian — ended her life in peace. She is treated in the Acts of her sons on September 27, and in the Menaea on November 1.