Apostle · 81-96
Sebastiana of St. Paul the Apostle
Sebastiana, Disciple of St. Paul the Apostle
New Calendar September 16 Old Calendar September 29
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Sebastiana was a follower of the holy Apostle Paul. During a persecution against Christians under the emperor Dometian (81-96), she was on trial as a Christian before the governor named Georgios in the city of Marcianopolis in the Mizea region. Venerated as an apostle who preached the Gospel of Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sebastiana of St. Paul the Apostle as a patron when they bear the name Sebastiana at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 16. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Sebastiana of St. Paul the Apostle, 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.