What weapon was used for Saint Sebastian's first attempted execution?
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The weapon used for Saint Sebastian's first attempted execution was arrows. According to Christian tradition, the Roman emperor Diocletian sentenced Sebastian to death for being a Christian. He was tied to a post and shot with arrows by archers, but miraculously survived. Later, Sebastian was clubbed to death by the Praetorian Guard. Saint Sebastian is often depicted in art tied to a tree or column and pierced with arrows.
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