Thursday, February 3rd is the Feast Day of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr. St. Blaise lived in Armenia in the 4th century and according to tradition healed a choking boy from death and restored him to health. In commeration of this event, the blessing of the throat takes place on his feast day. The blessing of the throat of the faithful will take place at all the Masses on Saturday, February 5th and Sunday, February 6th. ST. BLAISE, BISHOP AND MARTYR -Pray for Us.