Feast of Saint Blaise

February 3
Feast of Saint Blaise

Tradition holds that Saint Blaise saved a child from choking.  On his feast day, there is a special blessing of throats with candles asking for his intercession.

In addition to the Individual Blessing of Throats on Tuesday, February 3, a General Blessing of Throats will take place at Sunday Masses on January 31/February 1.