The feast day of St Blaise, an Armenian bishop martyred in 316 AD, is held on 3 February ... are touched on the throat while a blessing is given. Then the priest makes the sign of the cross.

The Feast of St. Blaise is one of the most widespread ... From small suburban parishes to basilicas, the practice of blessing throats with a pair of crossed candles bound with a red ribbon remains ...

Every year on Feb. 3, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Blaise ... the world offer the “blessing of throats” in his honor. A bishop and eventual martyr, Blaise of Sebaste began his ...

Years ago, I visited the fascinating walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. It was there I learned more about St. Blaise. Although I’d had my throat blessed on his feast day, Feb. 3, a few times ...

A procession through Bradford city centre will honour the city's historical patron saint, St Blaise. The event, on Saturday, February ... where a traditional 'blessing of throats' will take ...