St. Lawrence (August 10th) was roasted alive on a gridiron; therefore his attribute in Christian Art is the instrument of his martyrdom. Lawrence is commonly said to be the patron saint of lazy …

What is known for certain is that Saint Lawrence of Rome gave his life for Christ. After that heroic act of selflessness, God raised Saint Lawrence back to life—not physically, but spiritually, …

Mar 2, 2025 · Saint Lawrence was martyred on August 10, 258 during the persecution of the emperor Valerian along with many other members of the Roman clergy. He was the last of the …

Together with St Stephen and St Philip, Lawrence must certainly be one of the most renowned Deacons of antiquity. In the West, the diaconate, considered as a permanent ministry in itself, …

Jul 29, 2024 · Saint Lawrence is one of the most revered saints of Roman Catholicism. The date of his death, 10 August, is annually celebrated as his feast day. He is regarded as the third …

Aug 10, 2024 · Saint Lawrence was a revered Roman deacon serving under Pope St. Sixtus II. A mere four days after the Pope’s execution, Lawrence, alongside four clerics, faced martyrdom. …

By these three things saith St. Maximin, after the books of St. Ambrose, that we be called to the faith by the example of St. Laurence, and embraced to martyrdom, and chauffed to devotion. …

For three days, Deacon Lawrence went throughout the city and invited all the beloved poor, handicapped, and misfortunate to come together. They were being supported by a thriving …

The Roman official had seen that Pope Sixtus II and four other deacons had been executed, but he didn’t want to kill this deacon, Lawrence, until he had the wealth in his hands. Lawrence …

Aug 9, 2015 · Unfortunately, for many, the witness of Saint Lawrence has been limited to his cruel and unusual martyrdom. However, his full testimony reveals for us three truths: the triumph of …

Aug 10, 2020 · After Saints Peter and Paul, Lawrence is the most honored saint in Rome. The reason why Lawrence remains so honored over more than 1500 years after his death is …

Aug 10, 2018 · St. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of the Roman Church responsible for the temporal administration of the diocese. He, along with Pope Sixtus II whom he served, was …

Nov 21, 2015 · While St. Lawrence was a deacon, Pope St. Sixtus was condemned to death in religious persecution by the standing emperor of Rome. After the Sixtus’ death, the prefect of …

3 days ago · Approving causes of sainthood seems to be important to the Holy Father, who has smashed the saint-making record, with more than 900. The cardinal laughs when he hears the …

6 days ago · 9 Ibid. Levey 1959, p. 39 suggested the possibility that NG 1014 could have been the painting in the Goodall sale.On 8 May 1788 as by ‘Elshiemer [sic] ’, ‘The martyrdom of St. …

Mar 4, 2025 · Lawrence "Larry" Cunningham, a longtime professor of theology at Notre Dame University and a well-known writer on spirituality, sainthood and more, died on Feb. 20, 2025.