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Festividad de San Sebastian On January and March 20th, Saint Sebastian's feast attracts thousands of pilgrims to the community of Yumbel. Many people come from far away to worship Saint Sebastian at an alter to show religious favor. He is the patron saint of archers, soldiers, athletes, the dying, the plagued, and the young. Saint Sebastian was a martyr killed during the early Christian movement. He was put to death by arrows for standing up and fighting for Christianity. Sainthood came with the belief that Sebastian performed a miracle curing a deaf woman. The belief in this miracle converted many people to Christianity. Festividad de San Sebastian takes place to thank Saint Sebastian for standing up for his religion. Due to his noble actions a statue of Saint Sebastian sits in the quiet community of Yumbel awaiting the next feast.

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