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Sebastian ( Latin: Sebastianus; c. AD 255 – c. AD 288) was an early Christian saint and martyr. According to traditional belief, he was killed during the Diocletianic Persecution of Christians. He was initially tied to a post or tree and shot with arrows, though this did not kill him.
Saint Sebastian, early Christian saint popularized by Renaissance painters and believed to have been martyred during the persecution of Christians by the Roman emperor Diocletian. His relics are believed to be in the Basilica of San Sebastiano on the Appian Way.
St. Sebastian distinguished himself and for his excellent service, he was promoted to serve in the Praetorian Guard to protect Emperor Diocletian. While serving as a Praetorian Guard, Marcus and Marcellian, twin brothers, were imprisoned for refusing to make public sacrifices to the Roman gods.
St. Sebastian is the patron saint against plague and illness, of archers, athletes, the dying, soldiers, and the Pontifical Swiss Guards. St. Sebastian was a brave man and dedicated soldier, and it is these characteristics that have led to the various patronages associated with him.
Jan 20, 2024 · Renowned as the patron saint of archers, athletes, and soldiers, Sebastian is invoked for his unwavering spirit and physical resilience. His remarkable ability to endure hardship and his zealous commitment to spreading and defending the Christian faith earned him the patronage of athletes.
Saint. Martyr. Feast Day: January 20. Saint Sebastian, also known as Saint Sebastien, was born in Narbonne, Gaul (part of modern France), during the third century. He was the son of a wealthy Roman family and received his education in Milan.
Jan 20, 2024 · The legend of Saint Sebastian is important in art, and there is a vast iconography. Scholars now agree that a pious fable has Sebastian entering the Roman army because only there could he assist the martyrs without arousing suspicion.
Jun 24, 2024 · Charged as a Christian in 288 in Rome, Sebastian was tied to a tree, shot with arrows, and left for dead. However, he survived, recovered, and returned to preach to Diocletian, where the emperor...
Jan 20, 2017 · When they built an altar to St. Sebastian in the Church of Saint Peter in the Province of Pavia, the plague ended. Saint Sebastian was an incredible healer, evangelist, and model Christian soldier. He was martyred in 288 A.D., and his feast day is celebrated on January 20th.
St. Sebastian, having sent so many martyrs to heaven before him, was himself impeached before the Emperor Diocletian, who, having grievously reproached him with ingratitude, delivered him over to certain archers of Mauritania, to be shot to death.
