FOREST CITY — The Blessing of the Throats, through the intercession of St. Blaise, was administered on Feb. 2, after the Vespertine Mass, and on the saint’s feast day, Feb. 3, at Immaculate Conception Church in Forest City.
The blessing was imparted by Father Herbert Burke, Deacon Andy Cilone and Deacon David Faunce.
Special candles used in the blessing were purchased by Deacon Cilone at the Church of St. Blaise in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
St. Blaise is the patron saint of the city of Dubrovnik.
— Photo by Giuliana Polinari Riley, correspondent