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    St. Sebastian

    Nothing is known about St. Sebastian's youth other than the fact he may have come from southern France and he was educated in Milan. He joined the Roman Army in AD, ostensibly to be of service to other Christians who were being persecuted by the Romans. 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. The brothers were deacons of the Christian Church. During their imprisonment, their parents visited them to implore them to renounce Christianity. However, St. Sebastian convinced both parents to convert to Christianity. St. Sebastian also converted several other prominent individuals, including the local prefect.

    This led to his discovery and he was reported as a Christian to Emperor Diocletian in The Emperor, who was already

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    Saint Sebastian

    3rd-century Christian saint and martyr

    "Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian" redirects here. For other uses, see The Martyrdom of St Sebastian.

    "Sebastián" redirects here. For other uses, see Sebastian (name).

    For other uses, see Saint Sebastian (disambiguation).

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    Sebastian

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    Bornc.&#;AD&#;
    Narbo Martius, Gallia Narbonensis, Roman Empire
    Diedc.&#;AD&#;
    (aged approximately 32)
    Rome, Italia, Roman Empire
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    Major shrineSan Sebastiano fuori le muraItaly
    Feast
    • 20 January (Roman Catholic), and (Oriental Orthodox)
    • 18 December (Eastern Orthodox)
    • 14/15 February (Ethiopian Orthodox church)
    AttributesTied to a post, pillar or a tree, shot by arrows
    PatronageSoldiers; plague-stricken; archers; disabled peoples; athletes; cyclists; Negombo, Sri Lanka; Archdiocese of Lipa; Diocese of Tarlac; Diocese of Bacolod; Chiapa dem Corzo, Mixtlán, Mexico; Rio dem Janeiro, Br
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    January Saint Sebastian, Martyr—Optional Memorial

    c. –c.
    Patron Saint of archers, pinmakers, athletes, against epidemics, and of a holy death
    Pre-Congregation canonization
    Liturgical Color: Red
    Version: Full &#; Short

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    Quote:
    The Lord Jesus, Whom I serve, has raised me, as it were, from the dead, for this very purpose, that once more I might meet you, and protest, in the presence of all the people here assembled, that you are skyldig of the most cruel injustice, when you persecute His servants, whom you know to be innocent. Repent, therefore, of your crimes before it is too late. ~The Acts of the Early Martyrs, Fastré S.J.

    Reflection: The glorious crown of martyrdom was placed on the head of Saint Sebastian not once but twice. He was born at Narbonne, Gaul (modern-day France), but was raised in Milan, Italy. During his childhood, the persecution of Christians was temporarily on hol