Saint Sebastian

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Saint Sebastian born?Circa 255 AD
2. When did Saint Sebastian die?Circa 288 AD
3. What is the primary source of martyrdom account?Passio Sancti Sebastiani (5th century)
4. What is the venerated since?At least the 4th century AD
5. What happened to Saint Sebastian when he was shot with arrows?He was tied to a pillar and many arrows were shot at him, but he survived and was later healed by a woman named Irene of Rome.
6. Why do people think Saint Sebastian can protect against plagues?People believed he could ask God to keep people safe from sickness, so he became a patron saint for those worried about disease.

Christian Martyr: An individual who suffers death as a witness to Christian faith.
Hagiography: The writing of the lives of saints.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in the study or interpretation of works of art.