Saint Lawrence The Illuminator

Saint Lawrence The Illuminator, also known as Lawrence of Spoleto or Laurence, was a revered Catholic saint and peacemaker. Born in Syria, he lived during a time of great religious turmoil. In 514, due to the intense Monophysite persecution led by Severus, Lawrence fled from Syria along with 300 Catholic companions to seek refuge in Italy. Upon reaching Rome, Italy, Lawrence was ordained as a priest....