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What did the people of the medieval times believe about Saint Sebastian's special intercessory powers?
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The belief in Saint Sebastian's special intercessory powers in medieval times stemmed from the widespread plagues that ravaged Europe. These plagues, often referred to as the Black Death, claimed countless lives and caused immense suffering. In their desperation for divine intervention, people turned to Saint Sebastian, who was believed to have survived being shot with arrows and emerged unscathed.
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