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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Blaise Date Unknown Artist Unknown Chapelle NotreDameDeLhor Moselle France Photographed On 24 June 2012 By Pethrus
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Blaise Date Unknown Artist Unknown Chapelle NotreDameDeLhor Moselle France Photographed On 24 June 2012 By Pethrus

Saint Blaise

Also known as: Biagio; Blase; Blasius; Blasien

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

February 3

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Blaise, also known as Biagio, Blase, Blasius, or Blasien, was a physician and the Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia. He lived a humble and dedicated life in a cave on Mount Argeus, devoting his time to prayer and healing both men and animals. According to legend, sick animals would seek out Saint Blaise on their own for help, but they would never disturb him during his prayer....