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Why Do Catholics Get Their Throats Blessed on Feb. 3?

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Each year during the height of cold and flu season, Catholic priests offer a throat blessing after Mass on the feast of St. Blaise, touching two… The post Why do Catholics get their throats blessed on Feb. 3? appeared first on CatholicVote org.
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On 3 February, the day of San Biagio, in many areas of Italy a simple and ancient tradition is renewed: you eat the blessed bread, or a small sandwich or a piece of panettone preserved by the Christmas holidays. Why is San Biagio considered the patron saint of the gorge? Here is the history and traditions of the saint. San Biagio di Sebaste: life, martyrdom and miracles San Biagio, Blasius, venerated on 3 February, is traditionally identified wi…

·Italy
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St. Biagio de Sebaste, doctor and bishop, is remembered today in the holy place for his courage in the face of martyrdom and his special gift to heal diseases of the throat and the ills of the body. Read more

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Perfil broke the news in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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