Feast Day · February 3
Blaise
Patron ofThroat Illnesses, Animals, Wool Combers, Wind Instruments
SituationsAnimal Diseases, Choking, Sore Throat
ProfessionsVeterinarians, Wind Instrument Players, Wool Combers
Life
Saint Blaise was a physician and Bishop of Sebastea in Armenia, martyred around 316 AD. According to tradition, while imprisoned he miraculously saved the life of a boy choking on a fishbone, which led to the custom of blessing throats on his feast day. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
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