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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, and not just oriented towards the Priesthood, was less frequent by the fifth century.
Saint Lawrence Ruiz, memorialized in today’s commemoration, was the first Filipino martyr, making his witness greatly revered among Filipino Catholics who seek his intercession. Saint Lawrence, along with the numerous other Japanese martyrs from the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, did more for the faith by courageously sacrificing ...
29 Ιουλ 2024 · Saint Lawrence or Laurence was a Christian religious figure from the 3rd century. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.
Saint Lawrence or Laurence (Latin: Laurentius, lit. "laurelled"; 31 December 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.
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 early Christian community who understood the Gospel imperative to recognize Jesus in the poor.
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 and the “Treasures of the Church”. St. Lawrence of Rome (c. 225–258) Born in Osca, Spain, Lawrence was ordained a deacon, and though still young, was appointed first among the seven deacons who served in the patriarchal church. Lawrence was called the arch-deacon of Rome, a position of great trust that included the care of ...
