📚 St. Blaise

St. Blaise was a 3rd-century bishop and martyr from Sebastea (modern-day Sivas, Turkey), known for his miraculous healing of a young boy who was choking on a fishbone. He is venerated as a patron saint of throat ailments and is traditionally invoked for protection against illnesses of the throat. His enduring legacy is celebrated through the Blessing of the Throats on his feast day, February 3.
Lived: c. 280 - c. 316 | Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Throat diseases, veterinarians, and wool combers

Saint Feast day
February 3GRCTridentine
Lived
c. 280 - c. 316
Canonized
Pre-Congregation

St. Blaise was a 3rd-century bishop and martyr from Sebastea (modern-day Sivas, Turkey), known for his miraculous healing of a young boy who was choking on a fishbone. He is venerated as a patron saint of throat ailments and is traditionally invoked for protection against illnesses of the throat. His enduring legacy is celebrated through the Blessing of the Throats on his feast day, February 3.

Patron of

Throat diseases, veterinarians, and wool combers

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