The feast of St Blase, the martyred Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia is reputed to have miraculously saved the life of a young chocking boy. It has since been a tradition to bless the thrasts of the failthful to preserve them from throat ailments. Features a one piece unit made from two intertwined 0-7/8 inch by 17 inch long 51% beeswax candles. Priced and sold by the piece.