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St. Blaise of Sebaste
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St. Blaise of Sebaste

died c. 316 · Sebaste, Armenia · Feast February 11

Blaise was a physician who became bishop of Sebaste and lived in a cave on Mount Argeos, where wild animals came to him for healing. On his way to execution he saved a boy who was choking on a fishbone. He was beheaded under Licinius. He is prayed to for throat illnesses and for the protection of animals.

  • Feast: February 11 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: died c. 316
  • Place: Sebaste, Armenia
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