Miracles were not required for declaring a person a saint in the early years of Christianity. The person would have been declared a saint by popular acclamation to a bishop based on the lives and merits of the candidate. This was especially true if the person died the death of a martyr as it was felt that making this ultimate sacrifice for Our Lord would be an automatic designation of that person as a saint. Even today, miracles are not always a requirement for canonization, especially in the case of martyrs
We do not know that much about Sebastian except that he was a well educated and respected officer in the Roman army and a favorite of the emperor. He was a Christian and refuse to take part in the persecution and murder of Christians. For this he suffered martyrdom twice. The first time he was shot with a number of arrows and left for dead. He survived and returned to preach the Gospel. The emperor then had him beaten to death.
Saint Sebastian was a Christian saint and martyr known for being healed miraculously after being shot with arrows. He also reportedly had the power to heal the sick and perform other miracles, such as restoring sight to the blind and interceding in times of plague. These miracles contributed to his reputation as a protector against the Bubonic Plague and other diseases.
Sebastian was a ranking officer in the Roam army and a personal favorite of the emperor. He refused an order to persecute Christians and was given an opportunity by the emperor to renounce his Christian faith and follow orders. he refused and was executed by being shot with numerous arrows and left for dead. A close friend nursed him back to health and he returned to preach openly on the streets of Rome. The emperor had him arrested again and executed.
Sebastian is not remembered for performing miracles. He is noted for his heroism in doing what was right despite the consequences. Saints do not "do" miracles. However, God may choose to work a miracle through them or through their intercession.
Sebastian gave his life as a martyr to show his love of God.
Sebastian was a Catholic.
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Yes, Saint Sebastian was a Catholic
Saint Sebastian was from Gaul, today's France.
Monica is the patron saint of several things but not of miracles. There is no patron saint of miracles.
Yes, St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes and athletics.
According to the Patron Saints Index, there is no patron saint of miracles.
St. Sebastian is a Catholic Saint; therefore, he was Christian.
Saint Sebastian is believed to have died in 288 AD during the persecution of Christians by the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Yes, St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes and athletics.
Saint Sebastian was a Roman soldier in the Praetorian Guard during the reign of Emperor Diocletian.
St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes.
The patron saint of all sports is St. Sebastian.
Yes, Sebastian is the patron saint of all athletics and athletes - male or female.