St. Lawrence of Rome

St. Lawrence of Rome

Roasted Comedian
d. c. 258

Patronage Comedians, Students, Wit, Humor, & Clever Comebacks

Feast Day August 10

Lawrence was one of the seven Deacons of Rome. Tradition tells that when asked to present the church's riches before the Roman Praetorium, Lawrence presented the poor, crippled, and outcasts of society as the Church's “riches.” He was roasted alive as punishment. As he burned, he is said to have said: “This side's done, flip me over.”

Small Snippet

Saint Lawrence, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may keep my sense of humor in tough situations, that even in deep misery, I may have the ability to still laugh in the midst of it.

Prayer

Artistic Process

By Titian, c. 1558, Medium oil paint on canvas. Dimensions 493 cm × 277 cm (194 in × 109 in).

The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence

I took these photos in my friend’s fire pit years ago.

Inspiration Photos

These flowers took my attention in my old neighborhood.

Crape Myrtle