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Lawrence of Rome

Lawrence of Rome (Latin: Laurentius, lit. "laurelled"; c. 225–258) was one of the seven deacons of ancient Rome under Pope Sixtus II that were martyred during the persecution of Emperor Valerian in 258 while being roasted on a gridiron.

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