Sebastian (died c. 288, Rome [Italy]; feast day January 20) was an early Christian saint popularized by Renaissance painters and believed to have been martyred during the persecution of Christians by the Roman emperor Diocletian. He is a patron saint of archers and athletes and of those who desire a saintly death.

St. Fabian is the patron saint of various important causes and groups, including: Potters: This patronage highlights his connection to craftsmanship and creativity. It's an interesting facet that adds depth to his symbolism.

If, as many people say, you don't choose your patron saint—rather, he or she chooses you—then looking to the feast day of the day you were born is a pretty great method of finding your patron.

Saint Sebastian was a Roman soldier who was executed for his Christianity in the 200s CE. He was first condemned to die by arrows, tied to a tree, but he miraculously survived.