Basilica Masses on February 3, 2026 to Include the Blessing of the Throats

Tuesday, February 3, is the Memorial of Saint Blaise, a bishop and martyr who lived in Armenia in the early 4th century. A healer who became a “physician of souls,” his aid is often invoked for protection against injuries and illnesses of the throat. Our Feb. 3 Masses — 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. — will include the Blessing of the Throats.