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Saint Lawrence or Laurence ( Latin: Laurentius, lit. "laurelled"; 31 December AD 225 [1] – 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.
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. His feast day is August 10, and he is the patron saint of the poor and of cooks.
St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. Catholic Online. Saints & Angels. Facts. Feastday: August 10. Patron: of Rome, students, miners, tanners, chefs, poor, firefighters. Birth: December 31, 225. Death: August 10, 258. Canonized: Pre-Congregation. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs.
Aug 10, 2022 · Devotion to Saint Lawrence dates back to the earliest days of the Church. While we do not know many facts about him, his courageous witness to the faith is well known, as well as some interesting legends which may or may not be true.
Having died a martyr for Christ, St. Lawrence is the patron of deacons, chefs and firefighters. Around the time of his feast day, which is celebrated on August 10, the night sky is lit with bright lights. The phenomenon is related to the passing of a meteorite swarm left by a comet.
Aug 10, 2023 · 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. Their deaths are believed to have taken place during the persecution led by Emperor Valerian.
St. Lawrence is the patron saint of comedians, comedy writers, chefs, sous-chefs, short-order cooks, and restaurateurs. He is also the patron saint of manufacturers, sommeliers, chocolatiers, clowns, fire prevention, glaziers, stained glass artists, libraries, poor, tanners, and the French.
