Be the first to comment!Feast of St Blaise to be celebrated next Sunday at San Blas
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The celebration of the Feast of St Blaise, takes place next Sunday, the 2nd of February at San Blas bocci pitch in Nadur, Gozo.
A march with the Mnarja Youth Band at 10.00am will start the celebration, which will be followed by a concelebrated Mass led by the Bishop of Gozo Mgr Mario Grech, accompanied by Rev. Jimmy Xerri and other priests, at 10.30am.
St Blaise is the Patron Saint of those with maladies of the throat and a blessing of the throat will follow the Mass, for all those who are present for the occasion.
A blessing will also be given for the agricultural produce presented by local farmers, as well as pets and animals.
St Blaise was a 3rd century physician who became the Bishop of Sebastea in Armenia. He was beheaded in A.D. 316 for refusing to renounce his faith. He is also the Patron Saint of wild animals because of his care for them.
The Church on the 3rd of February marks the official feast day of St Blaise.
There will be transport available supplied by Thames Garage, leaving at 10.00am from the Band Mnarja Club, or bus number 304 leaves at approximately 10.10am.
The Nadur Local Council collaborated with the organisers in the holding of this event.
Photographs of 2013 Feast of St Blaise celebration by Nadur Council
