Saint Sebastian Questions and Answers

[AzureEagle7]

Hello All,

Anyone have any advice or sources of info on how one ought to properly address, petition, and revere St. Sebastian in accordance with Folk Magic/Religion and hoodoo tradition and such?

Anything in regards to specific colors of altar cloths and candles, prayers and novenas, offerings and such would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

[jwmcclin]

I am not as familiar with Saint Sebastian, however, I recommend that you connect with an AIRR reader who has working knowledge. You can identify one of the members here (http://readersandrootworkers.org/wiki/C ... pirit_Work) who works with a variety of Saints and can answer your questions.

[MoonBreath]

In Catholicism, St. Sebastian is the Patron Saint of Archers, and of a holy death. The holy death part seems to have linked him in some way to the veneration of Santa Muerte ( who is not an "official" catholic saint ). Sebastian is also a Patron Saint of soldiers ( he was in the Roman army), as well as a Patron Saint of Athletes. I know a popular Confirmation gift for kids in athletics is a St. Sebastian medal. He is also well known for his healing abilities and sought for protection against plague. Since the middle ages, he has been depicted as a handsome, young, ... almost naked man shot with arrows i.e. "a hottie", popular with both females and gay men.

You can google St. Sebastian prayers and novenas. I am sure some of the Catholic sites have prayers for each area for which he is a Patron. As far as hoodoo tradition goes, some of the other folks on here will have to fill in the details. Best of luck.

[Lilith]

What herbs are used for Saint Sebastian?

[Miss Athena]

Hi Lilith,

If you are working with Saint Sebastian to clear a path forward towards justice, then you can work with Road Opener products to appeal to him for assistance.
http://www.luckymojo.com/roadopener.html

He is known to break down obstacles in court cases so you could also burn Oregano and Cascara Sagrada as incense for this goal.
http://www.herbmagic.com/oregano.html
http://www.herbmagic.com/cascara-sagrada.html

Work with Saint Sebastian on Tuesdays. His color is red and his feast day is coming up (January 20).

I hope this helps. Good luck

[Lilith]

Thank you for responding.

I’m making a Saint Sebastian oil on his feast day for my gay clients and am looking for herb and oil suggestions.