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Saint of the Day
The feast the whole Church keeps today, the saints you can visit at their tomb, and what they are patrons of.
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The readings at Mass · 3 February 2026
Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr
From Vatican News — Word of the Day, following the General Roman Calendar, with a commentary from the Popes. Where a feast is kept on another day in your country, your parish’s readings may differ.
Optional memorial · Red
Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr
Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Also: Saint Ansgar, Bishop
Patron saints of the day
- Saint Blaise — patron of throat illnesses
- Saint Ansgar — patron of Sweden, Denmark
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.