EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 24 MIN
Saint Blaise Bishop, Healer, Martyr and his courageous life
from Super Saints Podcast · host Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven
Send us Fan MailWe trace the courageous life of Saint Blaise from healer to bishop to martyr, then follow the legend of the miraculous throat blessing into today’s liturgy and parish life. Symbols, relics, hymns, and the official prayer reveal how this tradition forms witness and hope.• early life in Sebastia under persecution • calling from medicine to ministry • bishop’s hidden service in caves and cities • arrest, torture, and martyrdom under Licinius • the fishbone miracle and protection from throat disease • the Feast of Saint Blaise on 3 February • meaning of crossed candles and flame • the official prayer and wide patronage • relics in Dubrovnik and beyond • hymns and troparia that shape devotion • invitation to pilgrimage and Eucharistic renewalExplore our exclusive St. Blaise resources. Immerse yourself in our carefully curated books, DVDs, and digital downloads. Receive a blessing for yourself and loved ones. Visit the Holy Family Mission in Morrillton, Arkansas. Bring the saints home at Journeysoffaith.com.Saint Blaise CollectionOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
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Send us Fan Mail We trace the courageous life of Saint Blaise from healer to bishop to martyr, then follow the legend of the miraculous throat blessing into today’s liturgy and parish life. Symbols, relics, hymns, and the official prayer reveal how this tradition forms witness and hope. • early life in Sebastia under persecution • calling from medicine to ministry • bishop’s hidden service in caves and cities • arrest, torture, and martyrdom under Licinius • the fishbone miracle and prot...
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