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From Christian Martyr to Gay Icon: The Transformation of Saint Sebastian

How a 3rd-century Roman soldier became a symbol of LGBTQ+ identity

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From Christian Martyr to Gay Icon: The Transformation of Saint Sebastian

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Saint Sebastian, a 3rd-century Christian martyr, has been culturally transformed into a gay icon through Renaissance art and LGBTQ+ reinterpretation.

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Saint SebastianChristian martyrgay iconLGBTQ+Renaissance art

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