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‘The cult of Saint Sebastian’: How a brutally tortured 3rd-Century saint became a gay icon
June 25, 2026
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Jodie Alleyne
Loaded and emotive, the term “gay icon” is often applied to resilient female celebrities like Judy Garland (embattled), Cher (high camp) and Madonna (tireless).
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260623-how-3rd-century-saint-sebastian-became-a-gay-icon