Who was the one that killed Saint Sebastian during his final execution?
Diocletian's soldiers
A gang of thieves
His own disciples
A lone assassin
Answer
The execution of Saint Sebastian was carried out by Diocletian's soldiers, who shot him with arrows. Despite surviving this initial attempt at his life, Sebastian was later clubbed to death by the Praetorian Guard. Accounts of his martyrdom inspired numerous works of art and literature throughout history, solidifying his status as an iconic figure of Christian hagiography.
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