Prayer of Saint Sebastian: Know some prayers that can help!

São Sebastião is a very revered saint all over the world, including in Brazil, where he has countless followers. Among its main graces is protection against the plague and contagious diseases. So, if you or someone close to you has been through a problem like this, know that the prayers of Saint Sebastian can be very powerful against it.

The fame of the saint in this area was due to the fact that in the year 680 in Rome, the region was experiencing a very strong epidemic, which miraculously disappeared when the remains of the saint were taken there. So, whatever the health problem you may be going through, ask Saint Sebastian with faith, because he will certainly be able to intercede for you with your father.

However, Saint Sebastian also has other prayers for numerous different cases. In addition, its rich history also holds other important information. Check out everything about the life of this dear saint below.

Born at the end of the third century, in Narvonne, France, Sebastian moved with his parents to Milan, where he grew up and spent a good part of his youth. For example, from his mother, since he was very young, he already carried with him a great faith.

Sebastião even became a soldier, however, his story would still reserve great surprises for him, who years later would be one of the best known saints of the Catholic Church. Discover below all about the history of São Sebastião.

Still in his youth, Sebastião enlisted in the army, where he worked for Emperor Diocletian. For his bravery, he was soon appointed by the Emperor as commander of the personal guard. It was then that the young man became a great benefactor of Christians who lived incarcerated in Rome. He went on to visit the victims and comfort them.

However, Sebastian was denounced by another soldier, which made the Emperor feel betrayed. After all, Diocletian expelled all Christians from his army. So, when he found out about Sebastian, he ordered them to kill him with arrows.

The young man was tied to a tree trunk, and received numerous arrows. There Sebastian was left to bleed to death. When night fell, a woman named Irene went to the place to bury Sebastião. However, he was still alive. Irene hid him in her house, and took care of him. Already recovered, Sebastião continued his evangelization process.

From the height of his bravery, he presented himself again to Diocletian, asking him to stop persecuting Christians. The request was in vain, and the Emperor ordered that Sebastian be beaten to death.

In his image, São Sebastião appears half naked, with only a red cloth covering his private parts. In addition, he is tied to a tree, with some arrows stuck in his body.

Thus, the arrows represent the first phase of the torture that the saint suffered, at the behest of Emperor Diocletian, when he discovered that the young man helped Christians. Already the tree, it is an oak, which within Christianity means perseverance.

The half-naked body of the saint represents the humiliation that the Roman Empire put him through. The red cloth, on the other hand, represents his double martyrdom, in which he caused his physical death. Lastly, your aura is an indication of your sanctity.

São Sebastião was a soldier who died for fighting in the name of Christ, helping and consoling countless faithful. Thus, he is a representation of strength and love for God above all things. After all, Sebastião died in the name of Christ, and even in the face of adversity, he never denied his faith.

In addition, he is an example of love for others. According to reports, Sebastian joined the army with the intention of giving strength to the Christian prisoners. Thus, he didn’t think twice about helping and donating to others, even if it cost him his life.

São Sebastião has faithful all over the world, so the devotion to this saint is immense, after all he is one of the most popular saints in Catholicism. In Rio de Janeiro, for example, where he is patron saint, every year thousands of faithful participate in the procession in honor of him.

With the streets painted red, the color of the Holy Martyr, faithful take the opportunity to give thanks and pay for their sins. An excerpt from the celebration leaflet says: “Saint Sebastian was a valiant hero of the faith, who with iron courage twice faced martyrdom in the name of Christ.”

The prayers for this popular saint of the Catholic Church are countless. There are prayers to end problems, close the body, achieve peace, love, and even prayers for prisoners.

Thus, it can be observed that Saint Sebastian, at the height of his goodness, intercedes for all those who trust him, with the Father. Check out some prayers for Saint Sebastian of Narbonne below.

“Glorious martyr Saint Sebastian, soldier of Christ and example of a Christian, today we come to ask for your intercession at the throne of the Lord Jesus, our Savior, for whom you gave your life. You who lived by faith and persevered to the end, I asked Jesus for us to be witnesses of God’s love.

You who waited firmly on the words of Jesus, I asked Him for us, to increase
our hope in the resurrection. You who lived charity towards the brothers, I asked Jesus to increase our love towards all.

Anyway, glorious martyr Saint Sebastian, protect us against plague, hunger and war; defend our plantations and our flocks, which are gifts from God for our good and for the good of all. And defend us from sin, which is the greatest of all evils. So be it.”

“Glorious martyr, valiant Saint Sebastian, soldier of Jesus Christ, who died pierced by arrows, tied to an orange tree trunk. On your merits, be our protector, guarding us, delivering us from the dangers that threaten us, our family and all humanity.

Lord God almighty, through the intercession of the martyr Saint Sebastian, answer our prayer. Jesus Christ, son of God, be propitious to the prayers that we address to you through Saint Sebastian. Glorious martyr, protect us against the plague, against the terrible evil that threatens us and that has claimed so many precious lives. Amen”.

“Oh! my glorious Saint Sebastian! faithful soldier and servant of Our Lord Jesus Christ, just as you were a martyr pierced and nailed with sharp arrows into an orange tree for the love of Our Lord Jesus Christ, son of the living and omnipotent God, creator of heaven and earth.

I, creature of God, implore your divine protection before God. The angels, holy apostles, martyrs, archangels and all who are in the divine presence of the Eternal Father, son of the Holy Spirit.

I implore your divine help and protection, that you guard and defend me from my enemies, walking, traveling, sleeping, awake, working and negotiating, break their strength, hatred, revenge, fury or any evil they have against me. .

Eyes have not seen me; Hands have, do not catch me, nor do me any harm, feet have, do not chase me, mouth have, do not speak or lie against me, weapons, do not have the power to hurt me, ropes, chains do not tie me, prisons open for me the doors, let the keys be broken, may I be free from war.

My body be closed against all evil that is against me: famine, pestilence and war, with the power of God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, Jesus Mary Joseph, through the sacred death and passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, by the seven swords , of the pains of the Most Holy Mary. With her divine mantle cover me and cover me from my enemies.

I, creature of God, will close my body against all the dangers, shipwrecks, misfortunes and adversities of my luck, with God I will walk, serve, live and be happy.

I, creature of God, unite myself body and soul to my redeemer, Jesus Christ, forgiveness of my sins. Rip out and break from me the bad thoughts and weaknesses. Remember me there in your paradise as you remember the good thief on the cross of Calvary. Amen.”

“Glorious martyr Saint Sebastian, valiant soldier of Christ, valiant soldier of the hosts of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Courageous defender of the holy name of Jesus, Savior of humanity. Saint Sebastian, who, by your ardent faith in Jesus, faced the wrath of the emperor Roman, enduring the tortures inflicted on you by your executioners and you died tied to the trunk of an orange tree, studded with arrows.

To you I address my prayers, trusting in your merits before God, Almighty Creator. Saint Sebastian, I ask you for peace and harmony among men. You who shed your generous blood, in favor of the Christian faith, who never backed down in combat, in the fulfillment of duty, be favorable to my request.

War taught you to love peace and that is why you are now the patron saint of those who desire peace and harmony on Earth. Saint Sebastian, whom you suffered so much in your torment, you are the protector of humanity, the preserver of health, the doctor who heals the wounds of body and soul.

Take away from us epidemics, pests, contagious diseases, physical and moral pain. Saint Sebastian, fearless warrior, pray for us. Saint Sebastian, glorious martyr of Christ, protect us. Saint Sebastian, protect us.” (Pray a Creed and an Our Father).

“Dear and most venerated Saint Sebastian, I have a sadness of love that is burning my soul and eating my heart to pieces. It’s so much pain and suffering that I can’t even breathe like when my happiness was full.

I address you, in prayer, with the greatest humility of a son, possible to help me recover the person I loved the most. I know I’ve taken action and done things to him that I shouldn’t and maybe don’t deserve his forgiveness, but I can’t help but think of his beautiful smile and his beautiful gestures.

I fell in love like never before and I love that wonderful being with me. I turn to you because I know that only you understand my pain, Patron Saint of Archers and Soldiers. You understand any pain better than anyone, so I ask you not to leave me in this situation that afflicts me every day. Amen!”

“Glorious martyr, valiant Saint Sebastian, soldier of Jesus Christ, who died pierced by arrows, tied to an orange tree trunk. On your merits, be our protector, guarding us, delivering us from the dangers that threaten us, us, our family and all humanity.

Lord God almighty, through the intercession of the martyr Saint Sebastian, answer our prayer. Jesus Christ, son of God, be propitious to the prayers we make to you for…