Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: January 20
When did Saint Sebastian live: 3rd century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Sebastian was a Roman soldier who lived during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. He served in the Praetorian Guard but secretly converted to Christianity. He helped many persecuted Christians and was eventually discovered and sentenced to death. He was pierced by numerous arrows but miraculously survived. After recovering, he confronted the emperor again to defend the Christian faith. This time, he was beaten to death. His body was buried in the catacombs of Rome.
PATRONAGE:
St. Sebastian is the patron saint of archers, soldiers, the dying, and plague victims.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Sebastian are a shield with a cross, which emphasizes his spiritual devotion, and a wooden stake, which refers to his martyrdom.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Sebastian, Bastian, Bastiano, Sébastien, Sebastián, Seb, Bastiaan, Bastien, Sebo, Sepp, Bastjan, Basti, Sebi, Sebo, Sebbe, Sebastien, Sebastijan, Sebestyen, Sebastiaan.