Sebaste (Greek: Σεβαστή) was a common placename in classical Antiquity. Sebaste was the Greek equivalent (feminine) of the Latin Augusta. Ancient towns by the name sought to honor Augustus or a …

On the acropolis of Samaria, and on top of the location of earlier administrative buildings of the Israelites, Herod the Great constructed a monumental temple dedicated to Sebaste.

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Mar 10, 2025 · Feast of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste, how the faith of Christian Roman Legionnaires inspired others by their courage and bravery.

The 40 Martyrs were Roman soldiers who were put to death in Sebaste, which is in Armenia today. The account of these martyrs is well-documented historically, and inspired great faithfulness in the …

The Roman emperor Caesar Augustus awarded the city of Samaria to Herod the Great in 30 B.C.E., who rebuilt it and renamed it Sebaste in honor of Augustus (Sebastos is Greek for Augustus). Most …

As a monument to Roman domination, Sebaste was captured & burned by Jews early in their war with Rome (66 CE). Though Roman forces under Vespasian recaptured it (69 CE), it was not restored …