Irene of Rome

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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

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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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