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'''St. Blaise''', known as '''Blasius''' in some traditions, was a bishop and martyr from the early 4th century, whose life and martyrdom are surrounded by legends<ref name="britannica.com">www.britannica.com</ref>. He is famously associated with the blessing of throats, a practice still observed on his feast day<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. His miracles include healing animals and curing a child of choking, which has led to his patronage of throat ailments<ref name="mycatholic.life">mycatholic.life</ref>. ==Biography== === Birth === The exact birthplace and date of St. Blaise are not known, but tradition places his origins in Sebaste, Armenia<ref name="wikipedia.org">en.wikipedia.org</ref>. === Early Life === He was educated in philosophy and medicine, indicating a scholarly background<ref name="catholicstraightanswers.com">catholicstraightanswers.com</ref>. === Occupation === Before his episcopal role, Blaise was a physician, known for his healing abilities<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. === Vocation === He became the bishop of Sebaste, known for his pastoral care and miracles<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Death === St. Blaise was martyred around 316 AD during the persecution of Christians under Licinius<ref name="mycatholic.life"/>. ==Significant events== * Lived as a hermit in a cave, where he was reputed to have healed animals<ref name="catholicstraightanswers.com"/>. * Miraculously saved a child choking on a fish bone<ref name="mycatholic.life"/>. * Commanded a wolf to return a pig to its owner<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. == Death == St. Blaise met his end through martyrdom, being beaten, tortured with iron combs, and ultimately beheaded for refusing to renounce his faith<ref name="britannica.com"/>. ==Canonization== === Servant of God === St. Blaise was not formally recognized as a Servant of God since he predates the modern canonization process<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ===Venerable=== Not applicable; recognized as a saint by tradition<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Beatification === Not formally beatified; recognized as a saint by the early Church<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Canonization === Canonized by tradition; no formal canonization date as he was recognized as a saint from early Christian times<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Miracles== === Miracle for beatification === Not applicable, but his miracles are well-documented in hagiography, including the miracle of healing a choking child<ref name="mycatholic.life"/>. === Miracle for canonization === Not applicable; his sainthood is based on tradition and early Church recognition<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Other notable miracles === - Healing of animals in the wilderness<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. - Commanding a wolf to return a pig<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. ==Patronage== St. Blaise is the patron saint of throat illnesses, wool combers, wild animals, and the city of Dubrovnik<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Feast day== His feast day is observed on February 3 in the Western Church and February 11 in the Eastern Church<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Veneration== St. Blaise is venerated through the "Blessing of the Throats" on his feast day, using candles blessed on Candlemas. His relics are kept in Dubrovnik, and he is widely venerated in both Western and Eastern Christianity<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Books== === Written about the saint === * No specific modern books were listed, but his legend is recounted in various hagiographies<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. === Written by the saint === * St. Blaise did not leave any known written works<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. ==External links== * [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=13 Catholic Online article on St. Blaise]<ref name="catholic.org"/> * [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Blaise Britannica's biography on St. Blaise]<ref name="britannica.com"/> * [https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/february-03---saint-blaise-bishop-and-martyr/ My Catholic Life article on St. Blaise]<ref name="mycatholic.life"/> * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Blaise Wikipedia entry on Saint Blaise]<ref name="wikipedia.org"/> * [https://catholicstraightanswers.com/who-was-st-blaise/ Catholic Straight Answers on St. Blaise]<ref name="catholicstraightanswers.com"/> ==References== {{Reflist}}