Saint Sebastian - Wikipedia
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 …
St. Sebastian - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
In artwork, St. Sebastian is depicted with arrows shot into his body, often tied to a post or a tree. His second execution is virtually never depicted. St. Sebastian is the patron saint of soldiers, athletes, …
Saint Sebastian | Facts, Feast Day, Patron Saint Of ...
St. Sebastian (died c. 288, Rome [Italy]; feast day January 20) was an early Christian saint popularized by Renaissance painters and believed to have been martyred during the persecution of Christians by …
St. Sebastian: Patron Saint of Athletes and Martyrs
Jan 16, 2025 · St. Sebastian, venerated as the Patron of Athletes, is one of the most inspiring figures in Christian history. Born in Narbonne, France, and educated in Milan, Italy, his life and martyrdom are …
St. Sebastian - Catholic News Agency
4 days ago · 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 …
St. Sebastian | EWTN
St. Sebastian has been always honoured by the church as one of her most illustrious martyrs. We read in Paul the deacon in what manner, in the year 680, Rome was freed from a raging pestilence by the …
Saint Sebastian - My Catholic Life!
Sebastian was a strong Christian who desired to assist those being persecuted for the faith. This holy desire led Sebastian to join the Roman army under the Emperor Carinus in 283, where he kept his …