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Tag: Lawrence of Rome
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Lawrence of Rome
St Lawrence (225-258) was born in Huesca, Spain. During his studies in Zaragoza, he met the future Pope Sixtus II, who was then a highly respected teacher. When Sixtus became Pope in 257, he appointed St Lawrence the first among seven Deacons. It was a very privileged position which included the care of Church treasures…