Saint Sebastian: Patron Saint Of Athletes
Saint Sebastian: Patron Saint of AthletesSaint Sebastian began his life in Narbonne, Gaul. Catholics believe he was educated inMilan and became a soldier at Rome in 283 A. D. There, St. Sebastian was named acaptain in the Praetorian guards by the Roman Emperor Diocletian, and stories say hewas well loved by the ruler. We do not know how or when St. Sebastian became aChristian, but Catholic tradition holds that he converted other soldiers and a governor,and bolstered the sagging spirits of at least two Christian captives who were awaitingtheir own martyrdom, in the time that he served as a soldier in Rome. Eventually, theEmperor came to hear of Saint Sebastian's faith in Jesus and ordered him to be tied to apost and slain by arrows. Saint Sebastian was left for dead, his body horribly pierced andbleeding, but by virtue of his physical stamina and God's will, he did not die. A widow,whom Catholics call Saint Irene, found Sebastian's body and nursed him until he waswell.Saint Sebastian used his recovery to publicly rebuke the Emperor for his cruel treatmentof Christians. The Emperor, in response, commanded his soldiers to stone St. Sebastian todeath on January 20, 287 A.D., which is now his feast day. St. Sebastian's body wasburied on the Apian way, and in 367 A.D. a basilica was constructed over his grave. Thebuilding was refurbished c.1610.The oldest recorded telling of Saint Sebastian's story was by St. Ambrose who died in thelate 4th century A.D. He spoke of St. Sebastian from the pulpit and from him we knowthat Sebastian was already being venerated in Milan at the time. The earliest artisticrepresentation of St. Sebastian dates from the mid-sixth century and an author namedPaul the Deacon credits prayers to St. Sebastian with freeing Rome from pestilence in680 A.D.Perhaps this miracle led to Christians choosing to pray to Saint Sebastian to be savedfrom the plague, though it may also be because of the virulence he possessed whichhelped him cheat his own death once. Whatever the reason, Sebastian was the MiddleAges' saint of choice when praying for deliverance from the dreaded Black Plague. SaintSebastian's popularity continued through the Renaissance, where his arrow-pierced bodywas a frequently chosen subject of paintings.
In fact, many artists, of all types, have been intrigued by St. Sebastian's story. Botticelli,Andrea Mantegna, Perugino, Bernini and El Greco have each painted him. George Orwellmade a reference to Saint Sebastian in his novel, "1984," and Claude Debussy wrote amusical piece called "The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian."Saint Sebastian is understandably honored as the patron saint of athletes, soldiers andpolice, but he is also the patron saint of archers, diseased cattle, dying people, enemies ofreligion, fletchers, gardeners, gunsmiths, iron mongers, lace-makers, masons, leadworkers, plague, racquet makers, the Pope's Swiss Guards, and, unofficially, of gay men.All kinds of people look to Saint Sebastian in hopes of attaining like strength andendurance. One prayer to Saint Sebastian asks that athletes be as strong in their faith ashe was. Another prayer simply asks for strength. St. Sebastian's appeal is universal. In aworld that often overwhelms us, Catholics look to him in hopes of sharing in the vitalitythat made him steadfast in life and faith.http://www.saintsebastian.us
Prayers to Saint SebastianDear Commander at the Roman Emperor's court, you chose to be a soldier of Christ anddared to spread faith in the King of Kings, for which you were condemned to die. Yourbody, however, proved athletically strong and the executing arrows extremely weak. Soanother means to kill you was chosen and you gave your life to the Lord. May athletes bealways as strong in their faith as their Patron Saint so clearly has been. Amen.Litany of St. SebastianLord, have mercy on us!Christ, have mercy on us!Lord, have mercy on us! Christ hear us!Christ, graciously hear us!God, the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us!God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us!God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us!Holy Trinity, one God,Have mercy on us!Holy Mary, Queen of Martyrs, Pray for us.Saint Sebastian, Pray for us.Invincible Martyr, Pray for us.Knight, noble by birth and fame, Pray for us.Glorious warrior and martyr of Christ, Pray for us.Patron and mirror of Christian soldiers, Pray for us.Despiser of the world, Pray for us.Conqueror of Satan, Pray for us. Comfort of the dying, Pray for us. Consoler of theafflicted, Pray for us.Announcer of the word of God, Pray for us.Protector and Patron of countries and cities, Pray for us.Saint Sebastian, perfect in virtue and wisdom, Pray for us.
St. Sebastian, lover of God and men, Pray for us.St. Sebastian, might in word and work, Pray for us.St. Sebastian, who didst strengthen the Christians in torments and death, Pray for us.St. Sebastian, who didst fortify those wavering in their faith,Pray for us.St. Sebastian, who didst encourage the doubting to persevere to the end, Pray for us.St. Sebastian, who, in flamed with love of God, didst despise the pains inflicted by thetyrant, Pray for us.St. Sebastian, surrounded by celestial light, Pray for us.St. Sebastian, instructed by the holy Angels, Pray for us.St. Sebastian, giving speech to the dumb, Pray for us.St. Sebastian, who for defending the truth was wounded by arrows,Pray for us.St. Sebastian, who was put to death with clubs, Pray for us.St. Sebastian, who was crowned with eternal glory, Pray for us. St. Sebastian, greatintercessor for us with God, Pray for us.St. Sebastian, endowed with power from God to avert pestilence and all contagiousdiseases, Pray for us.Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world:Spare us, O Lord! Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world:Graciously hear us, O Lord!Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world:Have mercy on us, O Lord!Christ, hear us!Christ, graciously hear us!Let us pray. Mercifully look on our weakness, O almighty God;since the weight of our own evil deeds bears us down, may the glorious intercession ofThy blessed martyr Sebastian be our protectionThrough our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, who lives and reigns forever and ever.R. Amen.By Maura Byrne Copyright, FOCUS 2009
Saint Sebastian: Patron Saint of Athletes Saint Sebastian began his life in Narbonne, Gaul. Catholics believe he was educated in Milan and became a soldier at Rome in 283 A. D. There, St. Sebastian was named a captain in the Praetorian guards by the Roman Emperor Di
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