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January 20 · Optional · Red

St Sebastian

(d. c. 288) Roman soldier and martyr under Diocletian. Pierced with arrows but survived, only to be clubbed to death after rebuking the emperor. Patron of soldiers, athletes, and the plague-stricken.

When is the feast of St Sebastian?

The feast is celebrated on January 20 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Sebastian?

The feast of St Sebastian is celebrated on January 20 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Sebastian?

(d. c. 288) Roman soldier and martyr under Diocletian. Pierced with arrows but survived, only to be clubbed to death after rebuking the emperor. Patron of soldiers, athletes, and the…

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