Saint Blaise (disambiguation) facts for kids

Saint Blaise was a very important person from a long time ago. He was a physician, which means he was a doctor, and also a bishop in a city called Sebaste. This city was in what is now Turkey. He lived a long time ago and was martyred in the year 316. Being martyred means he died for his beliefs.

Who Was Saint Blaise?

Saint Blaise is known as a Christian saint. He was a kind and wise doctor who helped many people. Later, he became a bishop, which is a leader in the Christian church. People remember him for his healing abilities and his strong faith. He is often called the patron saint of throat illnesses, wool combers, and wild animals.

Why Is He Remembered?

Saint Blaise is especially remembered because of a story where he saved a child who was choking on a fish bone. This is why he is often asked for help with throat problems. His feast day, which is a special day to remember him, is celebrated on February 3rd each year. On this day, some churches offer a special blessing of the throats.

Other People Named Blaise

While the most famous Saint Blaise was the bishop of Sebaste, other historical figures also shared this name. For example, there was a Saint Blaise of Amorion who lived much later, dying in 908. Another early martyr was known as Blaise the Herdsman, who lived around the 3rd century.

Places Named After Saint Blaise

Because Saint Blaise was such an important figure, many places around the world are named after him. You can find towns, schools, and even churches that carry his name.

Places in Canada

In Canada, there is a municipality called Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. A municipality is like a town or a small city.

Places in France

France has several places named Saint-Blaise. Some examples include Saint-Blaise, Alpes-Maritimes and Saint-Blaise, Haute-Savoie. There's also a village and commune called L'Hôpital-Saint-Blaise in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area.

Places in Germany

In Germany, you might hear of Sankt Blasien, which is a town. There's also a famous Catholic boarding school called Kolleg St. Blasien and a historical place called St. Blaise Abbey in the Black Forest.

Places in Switzerland

Switzerland also has a municipality named after the saint, called Saint-Blaise, Neuchâtel.

Places in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, you can find St. Blaise's Well, which is a historical well in Bromley. There's also a town in Cornwall called St Blazey, which is another way of spelling St Blaise.

Other Uses of the Name

The name Saint Blaise has also been used for other things. For example, a famous racehorse that won a big race called the Epsom Derby in 1883 was named St. Blaise (horse).