Saint Sebastian
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Saint Sebastian is mentioned as a martyr who was venerated on January 20. He came from Milan and was venerated as a saint there. According to tradition, he entered the army in Rome under Emperor Carinus to assist the martyrs and became one of the captains of the Praetorian Guards under Diocletian and Maximian.
When
- First attested
- 354 CE
- Attested period
- 354 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in the Chronograph of 354 and venerated on January 20.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Saints Peter and Paul
- teacher of
- Tranquillinus, Martia, Tiburtius, Nicostratus, Zoe
- allied with
- Saint Irene, Saint Martin
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The earliest known representation of Sebastian is a mosaic in the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo (Ravenna, Italy) dated between 527 and 565. The right lateral wall of the basilica contains large mosaics representing a procession of 26 martyrs, led by Saint Martin and including Sebastian”
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