Here are some details about Saint Blaise: Saint Blaise was a 4th-century bishop and martyr of the Christian Church. Here are some key facts about him: He was born in Sebastea, Armenia, around 300 AD. He was a physician before becoming a bishop. He was martyred during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Licinius in 316 AD. According to legend, Saint Blaise saved a boy from choking on a fish bone and healed a woman's pig. He is the patron saint of throat diseases, physicians, and veterinarians. In many Catholic churches, Saint Blaise's feast day (February 3rd) is celebrated with a blessing of the throats.