10 August – St. Lawrence
Deacon & Martyr
A deacon of Rome under Pope St. Sixtus II, Lawrence was martyred by being roasted on a gridiron during the Valerian persecution in 258. Known for distributing the Church’s treasures to the poor and his witty response to his torturers. One of the most venerated Roman martyrs.
“I am roasted enough on this side. Turn me over.”
A cheerful deacon-martyr who saw the poor as the true treasures of the Church — a model of diaconal service and joyful witness.
Lord Jesus, through the intercession of St. Lawrence, grant deacons zeal, love for the poor, and courage in suffering.
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Deacon & Martyr
A deacon of Rome under Pope St. Sixtus II, Lawrence was martyred by being roasted on a gridiron during the Valerian persecution in 258. Known for distributing the Church’s treasures to the poor and his witty response to his torturers. One of the most venerated Roman martyrs.
“I am roasted enough on this side. Turn me over.”
A cheerful deacon-martyr who saw the poor as the true treasures of the Church — a model of diaconal service and joyful witness.
Lord Jesus, through the intercession of St. Lawrence, grant deacons zeal, love for the poor, and courage in suffering.
△▽▯
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[Sentiment/Catholic]
✝️🕯 Maybe a little breather, to welcome to Avi's Royal organisation? Match your sentiment with the orthodoxy of the day, and chance your fate. MAY THE HOLY CROSS BLESS YOU IN YOUR ECONOMIC ENDEAVOUR AND ILLUMINATE YOUR PATH TO SAFE GLORY! Join Avi's Square Community and remain blessed. Connect with the best of Binance USD, Binance Coin, BNSOL AND WBETH, while you dig out your USDC, and other favorite stablecoins!