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St. Sebastian was a well educated and well liked officer in the Roman army. He was well liked by the emperor and a member of his praetorian guard. He was also a Christian and refused an order to persecute other Christians. He was executed by being shot with a number of arrows. He survived and after he was healed he returned to preaching the Gospel. When the emperor found he was still alive he ordered him beaten to death.
According to his legend, Sebastian was born at Narbonne.He is patron saint of athletes because of his physical endurance and his energetic way of spreading and defending the Faith. Sebastian is also patron to all soldiers. . He was declared patron of plague sufferers of his reported cures of those afflicted with many diseases.
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What is the nationality of John and Sebastian Cabot?
His nationality was Venetian
Was Saint Sebastian a Catholic?
Yes, Saint Sebastian was a Catholic
What was Saint Sebastian's country?
Saint Sebastian was from Gaul, today's France.
Is Saint Sebastian the saint of sports?
Yes, St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes and athletics.
What religion was Saint Sebastian?
St. Sebastian is a Catholic Saint; therefore, he was Christian.
Is Saint Sebastian the patron saint of athletes?
Yes, St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes and athletics.
What is Saint Sebastian's full name?
Sebastian is the only name we know. Surnames were not used at the time.
Who is the saint for running?
The patron saint of all sports is St. Sebastian.
Who is the patron saint of of athletes?
St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes.
What was Saint Sebastian's occupation?
Saint Sebastian was a Roman soldier in the Praetorian Guard during the reign of Emperor Diocletian.
What nationality is Sebastian Vettel?
He is a from Germany.
Is Saint Sebastian the patron saint of sports?
Yes, Sebastian is the patron saint of all athletics and athletes - male or female.
