St. Lawrence (31 December 225 – 10 August 258), also known as Lawrence of Rome, was a deacon in the early Christian Church who lived during the 3rd century. He served under Pope Sixtus II in Rome. Lawrence was known for his exceptional charity and care for the poor, earning him the title “Patron Saint of Cooks and Chefs” due to his distribution of alms to the needy. During the persecution of Christians under Emperor Valerian, Lawrence was arrested and ordered to turn over the Church’s treasures. Instead, he gathered the poor, sick, and suffering, presenting them as the true treasures of the Church. Lawrence was martyred by being roasted alive on a gridiron, and his feast day is celebrated on August 10th. He is remembered as a courageous witness to his faith, and his devotion to the poor and the marginalized remains an enduring example of Christian charity.
St. Lawrence
- Feast Day: August
- 10
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