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    • Saint Lawrence or Laurence (Latin: Laurentius, lit. "laurelled"; 31 December 225 – 10 August 258) was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred in the persecution of the Christians that the Roman emperor Valerian ordered in 258. See more

    Born31 December 225 · Huesca or less likely Valencia, Hispania (modern-day Spain)
    Died10 August AD 258 (aged 32) · Rome
    Life

    Lawrence is thought to have been born on 31 December AD 225, in Huesca (or less probably, in Valencia), the town from which his parents came in the later region of Aragon that was then part of the Roman provinceSee more

    Martyrdom

    As a deacon in Rome, Lawrence was responsible for the material goods of the Church and the distribution of alms to the poor. Ambrose of Milan related that when the treasures of the Church were demanded … See more

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  1. St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr - Saints & Angels

    A special devotion to Lawrence, deacon and martyr, spread throughout the entire Christian community. Early Christians had no doubt that those who had gone to be with the Lord continued to pray for those who still struggled in this earthly life.

     
  2. Saint Lawrence | Tradition, Martyrdom, & Facts

    Jan 1, 2025 · Saint Lawrence, one of he most venerated Roman martyrs, celebrated for his Christian valor. He was executed during the persecution under the Roman emperor Valerian, and tradition holds that he was burned to death. …

  3. Saint Lawrence - Franciscan Media

    Published: Aug 10, 2025
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    Learn about the life and martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, a deacon who distributed the Church's goods to the poor and was roasted on a gridiron. He is a patron saint of cooks and a feast day on August 10.

  4. Saint Lawrence Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family …

    Jul 29, 2024 · Saint Lawrence or Laurence was a Christian religious figure from the 3rd century. He served as one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome during the tenure of Pope Sixtus II.

  5. Saint Lawrence - uCatholic

    Aug 10, 2024 · Learn about Saint Lawrence, a Roman deacon who distributed the Church's wealth to the poor and was martyred in 258AD. Find out how he became one of the most celebrated Martyrs of the Church and a patron saint of many …

  6. St. Lawrence Deacon - Information on the Saint of the …

    Learn about the life and death of St. Lawrence, a 3rd-century deacon who distributed the Church's treasures to the poor and was burned on a gridiron. Find out how he is the patron of deacons, chefs and firefighters and why his feast …

  7. St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, Pray For Us! - National …

  8. St. Lawrence - Catholic Exchange

    Aug 10, 2024 · Learn about St. Lawrence, one of the most revered martyrs of the early Church, who distributed the Church’s wealth to the poor and was roasted alive on a gridiron. Find practical lessons and a prayer to St. Lawrence.

  9. St. Lawrence: The Patron of the Poor and Martyr of the Church

  10. St. Lawrence Feast day: Aug 10 - Catholic News Agency

    2 days ago · Learn about St. Lawrence, a deacon and martyr who died in 258 for his faith. He was the treasurer of the Roman Church and showed its true wealth in the poor and sick.

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  13. Lawrence, Saint (martyr) | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia

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  16. Who is St. Lawrence? - EWTN Global Catholic Television Network

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