St. Blaise, the patron of throats, was known for his impressive preaching and his ability to call down fire from the heavens. From this comes the legend of “St. Blaise’s Fire.” He was known for blessing the throats of young children as he passsed them by on the streets.
St. Blaise, the patron of throats, was known for his impressive preaching and his ability to call down fire from the heavens. From this comes the legend of “St. Blaise’s Fire.” He was known for blessing the throats of young children as he passsed them by on the streets.