St. Lawrence, one of the most revered martyrs of the early Church, was born in the third century in Spain. He became one of the seven deacons of Rome, serving under Pope Sixtus II. Deacons at that time were responsible for the Church’s material goods and for distributing alms to the poor, roles which Lawrence […]
St. Lawrence, one of the most revered martyrs of the early Church, was born in the third century in Spain. He became one of the seven deacons of Rome, serving under Pope Sixtus II. Deacons at that time were responsible for the Church’s material goods and for distributing alms to the poor, roles which Lawrence […]