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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

    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 See more

    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 … See more

    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 Tours (538–594), who mentions the following: See more

    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 ( See more

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    The Roman Catholic Church erected six churches on the sites in Rome traditionally associated with his martyrdom:
    • Minor Basilica of St Lawrence in Damaso ( See more

    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.
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    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.

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    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. …

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    Aug 10, 2022 · 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.

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    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.

  6. 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 …

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