SAINT - Saint Sebastian Saint of AthletesPrayer to Saint Sebastian Saint Sebastian, supporter of athletes, you chose to be a soldier of God and dared to spread His redeeming message, for which you were condemned to die. Your body, however, proved athletically strong and the arrows sent your way were no match for your tenacity and courage. May (name person) be as strong and powerful in sport as you were in body and faith. Amen. About Each candle comes with a prayer to the patron saint, holy