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Saint
Sebastian the Wonderworker
New Calendar June 7 Old Calendar June 20
Why they are a saint
Sebastian the Wonderworker is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 7. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sebastian the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Sebastian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 7.
Prayer
O holy Sebastian the Wonderworker, 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.