Saint Sebastian (Defender of the Church)
A high-ranking officer in the Praetorian Guard in Rome, Sebastian used his position to support persecuted Christians. Condemned by Diocletian, he mira…
First name and chronology
Sebastian
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Sebastian, between 253 and 1913; the most famous is Saint Sebastian, celebrated on January 20th.
Chronology of the name Sebastian
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 253-288 Saint Sebastian (Defender of the Church) A high-ranking officer in the Praetorian Guard in Rome, Sebastian used his position to support persecuted Christians. Co…
- 1429-1494 Blessed Sebastian Maggi Coming from a noble family of Brescia, Sebastian Maggi was an exemplary Dominican, a tireless preacher, and a reformer o…
- 1540-1600 Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio Sebastian of Aparicio was a 16th-century Spanish entrepreneur who emigrated to Mexico, where he laid out major roads. Af…
- 1629-1710 Blessed Sebastian Valfre A priest of the Oratory in Turin in the 17th century, Sebastian Valfré distinguished himself by his immense charity towa…
- 1848-1913 Aloísio Sebastião Boeing Aloísio Sebastião Boeing (1913-2006) was a Brazilian Dehonian priest, a dedicated novice master, and founder of the Mari…
All records linked to Sebastian
Blessed Sebastian Maggi
Coming from a noble family of Brescia, Sebastian Maggi was an exemplary Dominican, a tireless preacher, and a reformer of religious discipline in Ital…
Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio
Sebastian of Aparicio was a 16th-century Spanish entrepreneur who emigrated to Mexico, where he laid out major roads. After two marriages lived in vir…
Blessed Sebastian Valfre
A priest of the Oratory in Turin in the 17th century, Sebastian Valfré distinguished himself by his immense charity towards the poor, soldiers, and pr…
Aloísio Sebastião Boeing
Aloísio Sebastião Boeing (1913-2006) was a Brazilian Dehonian priest, a dedicated novice master, and founder of the Marian Fraternity of the Heart of …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Sebastian's feast day?
The feast of Sebastian is celebrated on January 20th, in memory of Saint Sebastian.
How many saints are named Sebastian?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Sebastian, including Saint Sebastian, Sebastian Valfre, Sebastian of Aparicio, Sebastian Maggi and Aloísio Sebastião Boeing.
Who is the most famous saint named Sebastian?
The most famous saint named Sebastian is Saint Sebastian (3rd century).