Roman martyr

• Supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the Church's treasure and when he responded by offering the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

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Laurentius is a Latin surname that means " From Laurentum " (a city near Rome ), or " Laurelled ". It can also be used as a first name . Notable people with the name include: In Early Christianity : Lawrence of Rome , Saint Laurentius of Rome, (died 258), ...