1958 Press Photo Annual Blessing The Throat Ceremony London St Etheldreda

Annual Blessing-The -throat Ceremony In London Ceremony Which Originated In A.D. 316: The annual ceremony of blessing-the-throat was held this morning at St. Etheldreda's hoborn.It is a Roman Catholic ceremony which originated more than 1,600 years ago. It is in memory of St. Blaise-who, in A.D. 316 was being marched to his execution when he saw a child choking with a fish bone in her throat. he touched her throat and healedit. Ever since then Roman Catholics have celebrated the Feast of St. Blaise with the throat-blessing ceremony. Photo shows. Father A.U. lennon seen as he blesses their throat of a little girl from the St. Etheldreda's Convent School-this morning.

Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 2-3-1958.

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