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BLESSING OF THE THROAT

A YOUNG CHILD CAME UP TO ST. BLAZE WITH A FISH BONE IN HIS THROAT.
SO ST. BLAZE PRAUED OVER HIM AND THE BONE WENT AWAY. HE BLESSED
THROATS ON HIS FEAST DAY. SOON IT BECAME A FEAST THROUGHOUT THE
CHURCH.

Where learned: DETROIT ; SAINT AMBROSE RECTORY

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Religious hero
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 3

Date learned: 02-27-1979

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