Yes, he was martyred for being a Christian.
Sebastian was martyred about the year 288 at Rome, Italy.
Little reliable information is available on Saint Sebastian but it is said he was martyred about the year AD 288.
Saint Sebastian was a Roman soldier who served in the Praetorian Guard during the 3rd century. He is also known for converting to Christianity and for being martyred for his faith.
No, saint Sebastian lived and died long before their were religious orders. He was a Roman soldier.
John was the forerunner of Our Lord, preached a baptism of repentance and was martyred for his religious beliefs.
He was a Roman officer and Roman soldiers were generally not married. Sebastian would have not been married.
St. Sebastian lived during the Roman Empire in the 3rd century, a time of Christian persecution. Christians were frequently targeted and martyred for their beliefs. Sebastian himself was eventually martyred for his Christian faith, after being sentenced to death by arrows.
Saint Stephen was one of the first deacons of the early Christian Church. He was known for his faith, preaching, and miracles. He was martyred for his beliefs and became the first Christian martyr, which contributed to his recognition as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Both Peter and Paul were martyred in Rome.
Sebastian was martyred about the year 288 at Rome, Italy
We do not know when Sebastian became a Christian. However, he was martyred about the year 288 in Rome.
He was martyred for his faith.