St. Blaise

St. Blaise lived during the Third Century AD in Armenia, born to a rich and noble family who raised him as a Christian. He was a physician and a bishop. There are many church art works depicting St. Blaise, and he is often seen in stained glass images holding a pair of crossed candles which are used in the blessing of throats on his feast day, February 3rd. This is because he is remembered for saving a child from choking on a fishbone, and is now invoked for all throat injuries and infections. He is also the patron of wild animals due to his ability to heal and communicate with animals. Stained glass pictures sometimes show him in a cave surrounded by wild creatures. He was cruelly martyred under the reign of Licinius in the early fourth century. Refusing to renounce his faith, St. Blaise was beaten with sticks and iron combs and finally beheaded. If you would like to venerate St. Blaise in your church or home with a beautiful stained glass door panel or window, please contact us and we will assist you in your quest.