Saint Blaise's blessing of throats

Saint Blaise’s blessing of throats is a Christian tradition honoring Saint Blaise, who is believed to have saved a child from a throat illness through his intercession. During the blessing, a priest typically places two crossed candles or makes a sign of the cross on the throat while invoking Saint Blaise's aid, asking for protection from ailments and harm. This ritual symbolizes faith in divine healing and Saint Blaise’s intercession, providing spiritual comfort and invoking blessing for health and well-being for those present.