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Cosmas and Damianus

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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ORDER OF, an order of knights spiritual, founded in the 11th century, who adopted the rule of St. Benedict. They devoted themselves especially to the care of the pilgrims going to Palestine. They were destroyed by the Turks soon after their organization.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Cosmas and Damianus'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/cosmas-and-damianus.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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