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About St. Lawrence of Rome
c. 225 – 10 August 258 · Feast August 10 · Deacon / Martyr
Spanish-Roman deacon and martyr (c. 225-258), one of the seven deacons of Rome under Pope St. Sixtus II; commanded by the prefect to surrender the church's treasures, presented the city's poor and replied "these are the treasures of the Church." Roasted on a gridiron, August 10, 258. One of the most venerated of the early Roman martyrs; pre-Congregation.
St. Lawrence of Rome is the patron saint of Chefs, Comedians, Deacons, Cooks, Librarians, The Poor and Firefighters.
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