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February 3 · Optional · Red

St Blaise

(d. c. 316) Bishop of Sebaste, martyred under Licinius. Tradition recalls him saving a child from choking on a fishbone — the origin of the blessing of throats given on his feast.

When is the feast of St Blaise?

The feast is celebrated on February 3 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Blaise?

The feast of St Blaise is celebrated on February 3 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Blaise?

(d. c. 316) Bishop of Sebaste, martyred under Licinius. Tradition recalls him saving a child from choking on a fishbone — the origin of the blessing of throats given on his…

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