{"product_id":"icon-of-saint-blasius-blaise-and-saint-modestus-orthodox-catholic-christian-icon-of-the-two-great-healers-patron-saints-of-animals-livestock-throat-illnesses","title":"Icon of Saint Blasius (Blaise) and Saint Modestus – Orthodox \u0026 Catholic Christian Icon of the Two Great Healers, Patron Saints of Animals, Livestock \u0026 Throat Illnesses","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIcon of Saint Blasius (Blaise) and Saint Modestus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVenerate this rare and deeply beloved double icon depicting two of the greatest healer-saints of the Christian tradition: \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Blasius (Blaise), Bishop and Martyr of Sebastea\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Modestus (Modest), Patriarch of Jerusalem\u003c\/strong\u003e — two holy men whose lives were united by an extraordinary compassion for all of God's creation, both human and animal, and whose powerful intercession the faithful have sought for centuries in times of illness, danger, and need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTogether on this sacred icon, these two saints form a uniquely powerful pair of intercessors — one revered in East and West as the healer of human throats, the other beloved throughout the Orthodox world as the miraculous protector and healer of animals. Their shared presence on a single icon is a profound testimony to the fullness of God's mercy, which extends over all living creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Blasius (Blaise) — Bishop, Martyr \u0026amp; Healer of Throats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBlaise studied philosophy as a young man and was a respected physician in Sebaste, Armenia, his hometown. Following the death of the city's bishop, he was elected as his successor by the popular acclaim of all the people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAlthough the Edict of Toleration, granting freedom of worship in the Roman Empire, was already five years old, persecution still raged in Armenia. Blaise was apparently forced to flee to the back country. There he lived as a hermit in solitude and prayer, but he made friends with the wild animals. One day a group of hunters seeking wild animals stumbled upon Blaise's cave. The bishop was kneeling in prayer, surrounded by patiently waiting wolves, lions, and bears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs the hunters hauled Blaise off to prison, a mother came with her young son who had a fish bone lodged in his throat and was near death. At Blaise's command the child was able to cough up the bone, and the boy's life was saved. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis single miraculous act established Saint Blasius forever as the supreme intercessor for all who suffer from ailments of the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAccording to tradition, after being torn with wool combers' irons, Blaise was beheaded around the year 316. He is venerated as the patron saint of sufferers from throat diseases and of wool combers, and as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers — a group of saints conjointly revered for the power of their intercession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBlaise's cult spread throughout Christendom from the 8th century, and many churches — such as the famous church in Dubrovnik, Croatia, of which he is the patron saint — are dedicated to him. In iconography, Saint Blasius is typically depicted holding \u003cstrong\u003etwo crossed candles\u003c\/strong\u003e — the symbol of his most beloved tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blessing of Throats — A Living Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn many places on the day of his feast, the Blessing of St. Blaise is given: two candles, blessed on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas), are held in the form of a cross by a priest over the heads of the faithful, or the people are touched on the throat with them, while the following blessing is given: \"Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSaint Blaise said that anyone who lit a candle in his memory would be free of infection — thus candles became the enduring symbol of his intercession and his feast day celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Modestus — Patriarch of Jerusalem \u0026amp; Protector of Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSaint Modestus was only five months old when his parents died, but, by God's Providence, he was brought up in a Christian spirit. When he was grown up, he was sold as a slave to a pagan in Egypt, but he succeeded in bringing his owner to the Christian faith, and was freed by him. He withdrew to Mount Sinai, where he lived in asceticism.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHe became head of the monastery of St. Theodosius the Great in Palestine. At this time, in the year 614, military forces of the Persian ruler Chosroes fell upon Syria and Palestine, killing ninety thousand Christians and destroying Christian churches. Patriarch Zacharias of Jerusalem and a multitude of Christians were taken into captivity along with the Cross of the Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSt. Modestus was entrusted to govern the Jerusalem Church temporarily. With the help of Patriarch John the Merciful of Alexandria, St. Modestus set about restoring devastated Christian shrines, among which was the Sepulchre of the Lord. He reverently buried the murdered monks from the monastery of St. Sava the Sanctified. After fourteen years, Patriarch Zacharias returned from captivity with the Cross of the Lord, and after his death St. Modestus became Patriarch of Jerusalem. St. Modestus died at age 97 in the year 634.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHis great love extended to all of creation, to all the creations of God, which is why he wrote prayers for the protection of animals and for their healing from various illnesses. These prayers are available in the Small Euchologion of the Church and are read by priests when they are invited by farmers for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Miracle of the Oxen — Why St. Modestus Is the Patron of Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhen the oxen belonging to a poor widow became ill, she asked the holy unmercenaries Saints Cosmas and Damian to heal them. They appeared to her in a dream and told her that it wasn't given to them to heal animals, but that she should seek help from Bishop Modestus of Jerusalem.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhile she was seeking Bishop Modestus, she encountered him in a dream. He told her to have a cross made from a portion of iron taken from her tools. The next day, when the Divine Liturgy was being served, she must dip the cross in oil and anoint her oxen in the name of Christ. She followed the saint's instructions, and her oxen were healed. It is for this miracle that Saint Modestus has been venerated as the supreme patron and healer of animals throughout the Orthodox world for more than thirteen centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSaint Modestus prayed that whoever celebrated his memory would have God's blessing and that diseases would not touch their animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Do Christians Pray for Through This Icon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis double icon unites the gifts of both saints into one powerful act of prayer. The faithful turn to Saints Blasius and Modestus for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🤒 \u003cstrong\u003eThroat illnesses, tonsillitis, laryngitis, and choking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Saint Blasius is the supreme intercessor for all diseases of the throat, neck, and voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🐄 \u003cstrong\u003eSick or injured livestock, farm animals, and pets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Saint Modestus is the great Orthodox protector of all animals; farmers, shepherds, and pet owners invoke him fervently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003eProtection of animals from evil, disease, and accident\u003c\/strong\u003e — both saints are known to have healed and protected animals through miraculous intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🏥 \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral healing and recovery from illness\u003c\/strong\u003e — as physicians of body and soul, both saints intercede for the gravely ill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eBlessing of farms, homesteads, and agricultural work\u003c\/strong\u003e — on the feast of St. Modestus, priests are invited by farmers to read the saint's prayer and the faithful take holy water from the celebrated church to sprinkle upon their animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e💪 \u003cstrong\u003eCourage in persecution and adversity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Saint Blasius faced torture and death with unshakeable faith, making him a patron of all who suffer for the truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🙏 \u003cstrong\u003eProtection of children\u003c\/strong\u003e — Saint Blasius saved a dying child; parents invoke him for the health and protection of their little ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e⛪ \u003cstrong\u003eRestoration and rebuilding\u003c\/strong\u003e — Saint Modestus rebuilt the Holy Sepulchre and the churches of Jerusalem; he is invoked for the renewal and protection of sacred places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeast Days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🗓️ \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Blasius (Blaise):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 3\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Western (Catholic) Church; \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 11\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Eastern Orthodox Church\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🗓️ \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Modestus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 17\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Catholic Church; \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 16\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Eastern Orthodox Church (Palestinian-Georgian calendar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖼 Product Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6\") thick, sturdy yet lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 Available Sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)\u003cbr\u003e• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)\u003cbr\u003e• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎁 Perfect For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts\u003cbr\u003e• Housewarming and family blessings\u003cbr\u003e• Prayer corners and devotional spaces\u003cbr\u003e• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 Worldwide Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Crafted with Tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach icon is carefully made by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal — created to become a lasting blessing for your home or a treasured gift for someone you love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe name of this icon in different languages⬅️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese (Simplified): 圣布拉修斯（布莱斯）与圣莫德斯图斯圣像\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech: Ikona svatého Blažeje (Blaise) a svatého Modesta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanish: Ikon af den hellige Blasius (Blaise) og den hellige Modestus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDutch: Icoon van de heilige Blasius (Blaise) en de heilige Modestus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish: Icon of Saint Blasius (Blaise) and Saint Modestus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonian: Püha Blasiuse (Blaise) ja püha Modestuse ikoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinnish: Pyhän Blasiuksen (Blaise) ja pyhän Modestuksen ikoni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench: Icône de saint Blaise (Blaisius) et saint Modeste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman: Ikone des heiligen Blasius (Blasius\/Blaise) und des heiligen Modestus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreek: Εικόνα του Αγίου Βλασίου και του Αγίου Μοδέστου\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian: Icona di san Biagio (Blaise) e san Modesto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese: 聖ブラシウス（ブレーズ）と聖モデストゥスのイコン\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvian: Svētā Blāzija (Blaise) un svētā Modesta ikona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuanian: Šventojo Blazėjaus (Blaise) ir šventojo Modesto ikona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorwegian: Ikon av den hellige Blasius (Blaise) og den hellige Modestus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish: Ikona świętego Błażeja i świętego Modesta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortuguese: Ícone de São Brás (Blaise) e São Modesto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomanian: Icoana sfântului Vlasie (Blaise) și a sfântului Modest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussian: Икона святого Власия (Власия\/Власия Севастийского) и святого Модеста\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbian: Икона светог Власија и светог Модеста\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovak: Ikona svätého Blažeja a svätého Modesta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenian: Ikona svetega Blaža in svetega Modesta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish: Icono de San Blas (Blaise) y San Modesto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwedish: Ikon av den helige Blasius (Blaise) och den helige Modestus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian: Ікона святого Власія та святого Модеста\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Icons of Saints","offers":[{"title":"12x15 cm (5”x6”)","offer_id":52115886571803,"sku":null,"price":100.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"23x30 cm (9\"x12\")","offer_id":52115886604571,"sku":null,"price":181.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x39 cm (12\"x15\")","offer_id":52115886637339,"sku":null,"price":234.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3805\/4171\/files\/Icon_of_Saint_Blasius_Blaise_and_Saint_Modestus_5.png?v=1778598273","url":"https:\/\/iconsofsaints.com\/products\/icon-of-saint-blasius-blaise-and-saint-modestus-orthodox-catholic-christian-icon-of-the-two-great-healers-patron-saints-of-animals-livestock-throat-illnesses","provider":"iconsofsaints.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}