Martyr · 284-305
Sebastian the Martyr & his Companions
New Calendar December 18 Old Calendar December 31
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Sebastian was born in the city of Narbonum in Gaul (modern France), and he received his education at Mediolanum (now Milan). The Orthodox Church commemorates Sebastian the Martyr & his Companions on December 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sebastian the Martyr & his Companions as a patron when they bear the name Sebastian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sebastian the Martyr & his Companions, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.