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When did Saint Lawrence become a saint?
Lawrence would have been declared a saint by the early Christian community soon after his martyrdom on August 10, 258. There was no official canonization process in place at the time.
Where did Saint Lawrence live?
Saint Lawrence lived in the city of Rome, Italy during the 3rd century AD. He was one of the seven deacons of the early Christian Church in Rome, serving under Pope Sixtus II. Saint Lawrence is known for his martyrdom and his unwavering faith in the face of persecution.
When did Saint Lawrence live?
Saint Lawrence of Rome lived in the 3rd century and was martyred in the year 258.
How did Saint Lawrence become a saint?
St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, worked with Pope Sixtus II. When Sixtus and six other deacons were martyred, Lawrence was left alone as head of the church. He knew that he would soon be martyred so did everything to disperse any properties of the church so that the Roman government could not confiscate it. When he was told by the Romans to bring in all the Church's wealth, he gathered together all the poor, sick and blind he could find and took them to the judge where he announced that "these are the wealth of the Church." He was thrown into prison and then killed by roasting him on a grill. While dying it is reported that he told the executioner to "turn me over. I'm done on this side."
How old was Saint Lawrence when he died?
He was born in 225 and died in 258, so he would have been around 33.
why is saint Lawrence a saint?
St. Lawrence was martyred by being roasted to death on a gridiron.
Which sea does the st lawrence flow into?
The St. Lawrence River flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence at it terminus. At its origin the St. Lawrence begins at Lake Ontario flowing Northwest to the Gulf.
Is the river St Lawrence in Italy?
Saint Lawrence River is in North America.
How do you use abbreviations for saint Lawrence river?
St. Lawrence River I had this question in my history class, this was the answer!
Did Jacques Cartier name the St Lawrence River the St Lawrence River?
Yes, Jacques Cartier named the St. Lawrence river, after a catholic saint. Since there was a priest on board with him, Cartier asked which saint's birthday was the closest day of discovery, and St. Lawrence's birthday (or feast day) was the closest.
What does the st. Lawrence river flow into?
It flows into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and Atlantic Ocean
River that runs northeast from lake Ontario to the Atlantic ocean northeast?
The St Lawrence River runs northeast from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean.
What seaway links the midwest to the Atlantic Ocean?
The Saint Lawrence Seaway links the Midwest to the Atlantic Ocean. The Saint Lawrence Seaway flows from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the destination of the St Lawrence river?
Mouth of the river is - The Gulf of Saint Lawrence/Atlantic Ocean
What ocean does St Lawrence River flow to?
Mouth Gulf of Saint Lawrence/Atlantic Ocean
What is the feast day of Saint Lawrence?
August 10 is the feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr.
Is the Saint Lawrence river manmade or a natural feature?
The St. Lawrence river is 100% natural.
