Blaise
Feast: February 3
(15.th/16th cent.)
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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.
Patron of:
- Throat Illnesses
- Animals
- Wool Combers
- Wind Instruments