Patronage
Patron Saint of Plague Victims
The Catholic Church venerates St. Sebastian as the patron saint of plague victims. Patron saints are heavenly intercessors — believers entrust a place, profession, or struggle to a saint whose own life touched it, and ask for their prayers before God.
St. Sebastian
Feast: January 20“St. Sebastian was a Christian martyr who inspired many through his unwavering faith and courage.”
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