Sebastian from the Latin name Sebastianus which meant "from Sebaste". Sebaste was the name a town in Asia Minor, its name deriving from Greek σεβαστος (sebastos) "venerable" (a translation of Latin Augustus, the title of the Roman emperors). According to Christian tradition, Saint Sebastian was a 3rd-century Roman soldier martyred during the persecutions of the emperor Diocletian.
Saintly namesake: Saint Sebastian was a Roman soldier and early Christian martyr, remembered for his courage and steadfast faith. He is one of several saints named Sebastian and is often invoked as a protector against plagues. (January 20 · 3rd century)
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