Who killed Saint Sebastian?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Sebastian was killed by Roman soldiers under orders from Emperor Diocletian.

Answer 3

George was a Christian and officer in the Roman army. He refused to renounce his faith and sacrifice to pagan gods so was executed.

Answer 4

Christopher was purportedly killed because he was a Christian.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

Sebastian was killed when he refused to renounce his Christianity and offer sacrifices to pagan gods.