Irene of Rome
angelic single tradition · 1
Irene of Rome rescued and healed Sebastian after he was shot with arrows. This event became a popular subject in 17th-century painting.
When
- First attested
- 288 CE
- Attested period
- 288 – 2020
Relationships
- allied with
- Sebastian
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“He was, according to tradition, rescued and healed by Irene of Rome, which became a popular subject in 17th-century painting. In all versions of the story, shortly after his recovery he went to Diocletian to warn him about his sins, and as a result he was clubbed to death.”
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