Sebastian died the death of a martyr.
Sebastian has been declared as blessed but is not yet a saint. He died a martyr in Mexico while defending the Eucharist.
The patron saint of sports (athletics) is St. Sebastian, not St. Chloe.
St. Sebastian was selected to become a saint because of his martyrdom. He was a Christian who was executed for his faith during the Roman emperor Diocletian's persecution of Christians. St. Sebastian's steadfast commitment to his Christian beliefs and his courage in the face of persecution led to his recognition as a saint by the Catholic Church.
Yes, Saint Sebastian was a Catholic
There is no official patron saint of basketball. However, St. Sebastian is the patron saint of all athletics and athletes.
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.
Yes, St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes and athletics.
Sebastian is the only name we know. Surnames were not used at the time.
The patron saint of all sports is St. Sebastian.