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Why are there so many churches in Rome dedicated to St. Lawrence?

• Because he served as Archdeacon of Rome in the 200s and personally founded most of the city’s early basilicas.

• Because he led Roman troops to victory in 258 AD and was celebrated as a military commander.

• Because he recovered ancient Christian relics in the 3rd century and was honored for safeguarding them.

• Because he was a Roman deacon from around 257–258 AD whose martyrdom during Emperor Valerian’s persecution made him one of Rome’s most beloved saints.

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