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Meaning of LAURENTIUS

Pronunciation:  lo'rensheeus

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 Definition: [n]  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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 Synonyms: Lawrence, Saint Lawrence, St Lawrence
 
 See Also: martyr

 

 

 

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