\b0 \cf0 \ATXht0 Saint Biagio, Bishop of Sebaste (Sivas) in Armenia is recognizable
among the Saints in the Last Judgement for the iron wool carding combs which legend has it were the instruments of his martyrdom which probably occurred under the emperor Licinius between 307 and 323. The cult of St Biagio, venerated particularly as he
aler of sore throats, is very widespread both in the east and the west. Many churches and oratories throughout the Christian world are dedicated to him.\par