Sebastian was a centurian in the Roman Army and very popular with the emperor. However, when the emperor found out that Sebastian was a Christian, he told him to renounce his religion or face death. Sebastian refused the order and was executed by fellow soldiers with bows and arrows. Although left for dead, he survived and was nursed back to health by St. Irene. The emperor, Diocletian, discovered that Sebastian was still alive and ordered that he be beaten to death.
Sebastian was killed by Roman soldiers under orders from Emperor Diocletian.
George was a Christian and officer in the Roman army. He refused to renounce his faith and sacrifice to pagan gods so was executed.
Christopher was purportedly killed because he was a Christian.
Yes, Saint Sebastian was martyred - twice! He survive the first attempt of being shot full of arrows but did not survive the second when he was beaten to death.
First, the Roman Emperor had him tied to a pole and arches shot him full of arrows. He survived, thanks to Saint Irene who cared for him. Next the emperor had him beaten to death.
Sebastian was killed when he refused to renounce his Christianity and offer sacrifices to pagan gods.
Sebastian was killed in or near Rome.
Yes, Saint Sebastian was a Catholic
He was made a saint because he spoke out against the Roman emperor who was persecuting Christians. Because of this, he was killed and became a martyr.
Saint Sebastian was from Gaul, today's France.
Yes, St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes and athletics.
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.
Saint Sebastian was a Roman soldier in the Praetorian Guard during the reign of Emperor Diocletian.
Yes, St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes and athletics.
The patron saint of all sports is St. Sebastian.
St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes.
Yes, Sebastian is the patron saint of all athletics and athletes - male or female.