medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
I was wondering, rather idly, whether the crossed candles used on St. Blase
day were "left over" or somehow connected to the Candlemas celebration on
the previous day.
jw
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Subject: Re: [M-R] blessing of throats
medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
It's local option. Many parishes still bless throats
in honor of Blaise.
MG
I go to a Roman Catholic church, and we used to
> observe this at or
> after Mass, when I was a child. But I don't think
> it is the custom
> here now. I do miss it.
>
>
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