Hieromartyr
Blaise the Hieromartyr of Sebastia
New Calendar February 11 Old Calendar February 24
Why they are a saint
He was born in the province of Armenia, and was a physician by profession. Such was his reputation for holiness that his fellow-citizens elected him Bishop of Sebaste in eastern Anatolia. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for throat ailments. The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Blaise the Hieromartyr of Sebastia, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.