Saint Sebastian, Martyr
Optional Memorial · Red · 20 January
In January
About this day
Sebastian was a Christian martyred at Rome, probably in the late third century, and buried on the Appian Way, where a basilica bearing his name now stands. He was venerated by the fourth century; the familiar story of his being shot with arrows is later legend.
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Next: Wed 20 Jan 2027 — Year B · I
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Music
Divine Office
From the Common of Martyrs: One Martyr
- Common of Commons to Votive Mass – Holy Angels – Propers (English & Latin) [Gradual Saints. Outside PT. 2016] Details
- Saints of Thanksgiving Day to Dec 14 – St John of the Cross – Propers (English & Latin) [Propers. III. SANC full. 06.04.20] Details
- Common of Martyrs – Entrance, Communion (Organ) [15. Common of Martyrs. organ. 10.11.19,,] Details
- Organ Propers, Book 20: Common of Commons to Psalms and Tones (Organ) [20. Offertory. 1936-2164. 01.08.20] Details
- Common of Martyrs – Second Vespers (Organ) [Common of Martyrs. Easter. II Vespers. organ. MAG. 2016] Details
From the Missal
The Missal takes this day’s antiphons from the Common of Martyrs: One Martyr.