St Blaise Medal – Patron of Throat Ailments and Eczema – Sterling Silver Antique Replica

Description Size: a little under 3/4 inch Material: Sterling silver This medal has a beautiful portrayal of St Blaise on the front while the back shows a depiction of the metal comb used in his martyrdom and a candle used in blessing of the throats. The legend of St Blaise claims that he was a Christian philosopher and physician who lived in Armenia around the year 350. Looking for solitude, he lived in a cave, but people frequently sought him out for healing in both their bodies and spirits. After he was appointed bishop of Sebastia, he was arrested and imprisoned for his faith. While in jail a mother brought him her son who was choking on a fish bone. St Blaise healed him instantly, leading to his patronage for throat problems. He was later tortured and beheaded for refusing to renounce his faith. The medal was cast in sterling silver from an antique medal in the Rosa Mystica Collection so it shows all the beauty and history of the original piece. It comes with a matching holy card in an organza gift bag, ready for gift-giving, and was made in the USA. St Blaise is the patron of: Throat ailments Eczema