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  1. Saint Lawrence
    Saint LawrenceDeacon of Rome
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  2. Overview

    Saint Lawrence or Laurence (Latin: Laurentius, lit. "laurelled"; 31 December 225 – 10 August 258) was one of … See more

    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

    Associated Roman churches

    The Roman Catholic Church erected six churches on the sites in Rome traditionally associated with his martyrdom:
    • Minor Basilica of St Lawrence in Damaso (Basilica Minore di San Lorenzo in Damaso): site wher… See more

    Miracles

    The life and miracles of Lawrence were collected in The Acts of St Lawrence but those writings have been lost. The earliest existing documentation of miracles associated with him is in the writings of Gregory of … See more

    Veneration

    Due to his conspiring to hide and protect the written documents of the Church, Lawrence is known as the patron saint of archivists and librarians.
    Lawrence is one of the most widely venerated … See more

    Legacy

    According to Francesco Moraglia the role of deacon is distinguished by service of the poor. He is destined both to the service of the table (corporal works of mercy) and to the service of the word (spiritual works of mercy). … See more

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