Saint Blaise

Died 316 AD

Blaise of Sebaste was a physician and bishop of Sebastea in historical Armenia who is venerated as a Christian saint and martyr.
Blaise is venerated as a saint in the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Oriental Orthodox churches and is the patron saint of wool combers and throat disease. In the Latin Church, his feast falls on 3 February; in the Eastern Churches, on 11 February. According to the Acta Sanctorum, he was martyred by being beaten, attacked with iron combs, and beheaded.
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“Father of mercy and God of all consolation, graciously look upon me and impart to me the blessing which flows from this Holy Sacrament. Overshadow me with your loving kindness, and let this Divine Mystery bear fruit in me.”

Saint Blaise
Died 316 AD

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