Today we have the St Blaise blessing of throats with candles for protection from throat ailments and other illnesses. This is a custom that goes back to the eighth century. St Blaise was a Bishop and martyr who was known for his miracles of healing.

Today we have the St Blaise blessing of throats with candles for protection from throat ailments and other illnesses. This is a custom that goes back to the eighth century. St Blaise was a Bishop and martyr who was known for his miracles of healing.