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Sebastian (Latin: Sebastianus; c. AD 255 – c. AD 288) was an early Christian saint and martyr. According to traditional belief, he was killed during the Diocletianic Persecution of Christians. He was initially tied to a post or tree and shot with arrows, though this did not kill him.
Saint Sebastian, early Christian saint popularized by Renaissance painters and believed to have been martyred during the persecution of Christians by the Roman emperor Diocletian. His relics are believed to be in the Basilica of San Sebastiano on the Appian Way.
Antonio del Pollaiuolo and Piero del Pollaiuolo, The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, completed 1475. Read about this painting, learn the key facts and zoom in to discover more.
St. Sebastian—Botticelli, 1474. Sebastian was “a servant of God,” and a soldier with a mission. He felt God had called him to the military to evangelize and to help soldiers like the twin brothers, Marcus and Marcellinus, who were sentenced to death because of their faith in Christ.
Jan 20, 2023 · Saint Sebastian (died c. 288) is a venerated Roman saint and Christian martyr who is best known for his enduring faith in the face of persecution. Saint Sebastian was born in Narbonne, Gaul, around the year 256 AD.
The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian is a large altarpiece by the brothers Antonio and Piero del Pollaiuolo, commissioned by the Florentine Pucci family and now in the National Gallery, London.
The Life and Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. A Symbol of Faith and Courage. Saint Sebastian is a revered figure in Christian history, known for his unwavering faith and bravery in the face of persecution. Born in the 3rd century in the city of Narbonne, Gaul (modern-day France), Sebastian was raised in a devout Christian family.
