Lawrence (d. 258 A.D.) was one of the seven deacons in Rome. He suffered martyrdom in Rome during Emperor Valerian's persecution of Christians. A red-hot griddle was prepared for his death when the Prefect disapproved of his selling and distributing the Church's treasures to the poor. On the griddle or gridiron, Lawrence bore the agony, and with unbelievable courage told the executioner to "flip" him over since he was "broiled" enough on one side. Lawrence's death had made such a great impact that tradition states it signaled the end of paganism in Rome.
Lawrence is one of the martyrs of the early Christian eras. Learn more about Lawrence, Stephen, and the other martyrs.
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