Saint Sebastian!
1. San Sebastian Cheesecake? Yes, please!
I was as surprised as you, but yes, there is such a thing. This treat originates from San Sebastian, Spainand only has five ingredients. You can find the recipe here to try it yourself.
2. Martin Scorsese Presents: Saint Sebastian!
Recently, the famous award-winning Director released a mini-series covering the lives of some of the Church’s most popular Saints. One of them is the story of Saint Sebastian. You need a subscription to watch it, but you can check out the trailer here:
3. Saint Sebastian in Art
Because of Saint Sebastian’s history and popularity, he has been the subject of Christian art for centuries. Here is an article discussing it along with some beautiful examples just from Italian artists.
4. Okay, but, why athletes?
Saint Sebastian preceded the rise and popularity of organized sports as we know them, but he is the patron of athletes? Why? Here’s an article from Philip Kosloski that gives some good insight into the question.
5. Saintly Soldiers
He wasn’t the first and he won’t be the last, but Saint Sebastian stands in line of a great tradition of faithful Christians who were also soldiers. Here are 6 more from EpicPew contributor Theresa Zoe Williams.