Saint Sebastian - Wikipedia
WEBSebastian (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 …
Saint Sebastian | Facts, Feast Day, Patron Saint Of, Tradition, …
WEBJul 26, 2024 · 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 …
St. Sebastian - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
WEBIn 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, and those who desire a saintly death.
About St. Sebastian - Patron Saint Article - Catholic Saint Medals
WEBSt. 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 …
San Sebastián - Wikipedia
WEBSan Sebastián, officially known by the bilingual name Donostia / San Sebastián (Basque: [doˈnos̺ti.a], Spanish: [san seβasˈtjan] ⓘ), [4] [5] is a city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km (12 miles) from the France–Spain border.
Saint Sebastian - Franciscan Media
WEBJan 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.
St. Sebastian | EWTN
WEBSt. 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 patronage of this saint.
Saint Sebastian the Martyr – Feast Day – January 20
WEBSaint Sebastian the Martyr was born in 256 AD. He lived as a Soldier of the Roman Army and was the Captain of the Praetorian Guards under Diocletian and Maximian. He died in 288 AD, as a martyr. His feast day is celebrated on January 20 in the Roman Catholic Church and on December 18 in the Orthodox Church.
Saint Sebastian - CATHOLIC SAINTS
WEBWho or what is Saint Sebastian the patron saint of? Saint Sebastian is the patron of archers, soldiers and pin-makers. Meanings, definition and origins - a patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation.
St. Sebastian, Martyr - Information on the Saint of the Day
WEBJan 20, 2024 · See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. Sebastian, Martyr, the Saint of the Day 20 January.
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