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St. Blaise, also known as St. Blase, was both a physician and bishop of Sebaste in historical Armenia. He is the patron saint of wild animals, throats, choking, builders, veterinarians, infants, stone cutters, and wool workers. I have chosen this Saint because he was the cause of a very important ritual called the Blessing of the Throats. Another reason why I have picked him is because he is the patron of crafts, and I enjoying making them. St. Blaise was born sometime in the fourth century to a rich and noble family in modern Sivas Turkey and was raised as a Christian. When he was a young man, he was a physicist. After the career of physicist, he became the bishop of Sebaste, Armenia. After St. Blaise a bishop the persecution of Christians have begun. During the prosecution, bishop Blaise received a message from God commanding him to escape to the hills. Men hunting in the mountains found a When Governor Agricolaus of Lesser Armenia captured bishop Blaise, he persecuted him by sentencing him to death to starvation.

During St. Blaise's life, he has demonstrated the marks of the Church. These marks included holiness, Catholicism, and apostolic. He showed holiness by following the Church and her founder, Jesus. He has demonstrated Catholicism by allowing the rich and the poor to join the religion. And finally, he has shown apostolic by following the teachings of the Apostles.

St. Blaise has left a legacy to the Catholic faith. Probably the most important influence to the church was the ritual of Blessing of the Throats. The Blessing of the Throats is a ritual which is a blessing which asks God to preserve our throats from illness. Another influence that he has left is the book, The Acts of St. Blaise is a book which explains all the good deeds that he has done. This book reminds me to always to do good deeds.

St. Blaise is a great Saint who caused many great influences to the Church. Blessing of the Throats and //the Acts of St. Blaise.// St. Blaise is also recognized one of the Saints who have been known for healing. If I'm ever ill, I will pray to St. Blaise.