Saint
Saint Sebastian
- Country / origin
- Roman Empire; linked with Rome, Italy
- Life
- 3rd century
- Feast
- 20 January
Awaiting theological review
Who was this?
A Roman martyr, by tradition a soldier, venerated in Rome since the 4th century.
Patron of
- athletes
- soldiers
- protection in epidemics (tradition)
When to ask for intercession
- long trials
- needing endurance and perseverance
A short prayer
Saint Sebastian, strengthen me in trials and help me to stay faithful when following Christ demands courage.
Written for Lumen as a simple personal prayer of intercession — not a liturgical text.
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